Ruakākā

Pop 2,817Median age 46Whangarei District

Ruakākā is a small suburb in Northland with a population of 2,817 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Ruakākā is $650 (650 houses, 360 units). This represents approximately 101% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Ruakākā: 1 school with avg EQI 482.

In 2026, Ruakākā recorded 2 building approvals (0 houses, 2 units), down 93.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability101% Stretched
School QualityEQI 482 Below Average
Development-93% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$650
House Rent /wk$650
Unit Rent /wk$360
Rent-to-Income101.2%
Lodgements36
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,817
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European65.5%
Māori25.8%
Pacific Peoples4.6%
Asian3.6%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction162
Manufacturing150
Retail Trade114
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI482
Total Students635
State1
Bream Bay CollegeSecondary (Year 7-15) · State · EQI 482 · 635 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Units2
YoY Change-93.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023