North Cape

Pop 1,905Median age 45Far North District

North Cape is a small community in Northland with a population of 1,905 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $27K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in North Cape is $400 (400 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 76% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for North Cape: 3 schools with avg EQI 522.

In 2026, North Cape recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability76% Stretched
School QualityEQI 522 Below Average
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$400
House Rent /wk$400
Rent-to-Income75.9%
Lodgements12
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,905
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$27K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori49.1%
European43.9%
Pacific Peoples5.6%
Asian1.3%
MELAA0.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing249
Health Care and Social Assistance81
Administrative and Support69
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI522
Total Students204
State3
Pukenui School (Kaitaia)Full Primary · State · EQI 484 · 100 students
Te Kura o Te KaoComposite · State · EQI 533 · 91 students
Te Hapua SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 550 · 13 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023