Peria

Pop 1,260Median age 46Far North District

Peria is a small community in Northland with a population of 1,260 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $26K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Peria is $600 (600 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 120% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Peria: 1 school with avg EQI 498.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability120% Stretched
School QualityEQI 498 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$600
House Rent /wk$600
Rent-to-Income120.5%
Lodgements12
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,260
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$26K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European61.6%
Māori32.7%
Pacific Peoples3.8%
Asian1.1%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Education and Training78
Construction69
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing60
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI498
Total Students68
State1
Peria SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 498 · 68 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023