Oruru-Parapara

Pop 954Median age 47Far North District

Oruru-Parapara is a small community in Northland with a population of 954 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $27K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Oruru-Parapara: 1 school with avg EQI 523.

In 2026, Oruru-Parapara recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 523 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population954
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$27K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European59.1%
Māori35.8%
Pacific Peoples3.0%
Asian1.8%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction72
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing51
Retail Trade42
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI523
Total Students0
Charter School1
Te Rito - Te Kura TaiaoComposite · Charter School · EQI 523
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023