Waimā Forest

Pop 1,095Median age 38Far North District

Waimā Forest is a small community in Northland with a population of 1,095 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $25K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Waimā Forest: 2 schools with avg EQI 540.

In 2026, Waimā Forest recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 540 Below Average
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,095
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$25K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori63.1%
European28.8%
Pacific Peoples5.8%
Asian1.7%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance66
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing45
Construction39
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI540
Total Students99
State2
Te Kura o ŌmanaiaFull Primary · State · EQI 529 · 57 students
Waima SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 552 · 42 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023