Waipū

Pop 1,392Median age 57Whangarei District

Waipū is a small community in Northland with a population of 1,392 and a median age of 57. Median personal income is $29K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Waipū: 1 school with avg EQI 438.

In 2026, Waipū recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 95% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 438 Average
Development-95% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,392
Median Age57
Household Size
Personal Income$29K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European78.3%
Māori15.7%
Asian3.4%
Pacific Peoples2.3%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing84
Construction75
Health Care and Social Assistance69
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI438
Total Students232
State1
Waipu SchoolContributing · State · EQI 438 · 232 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-95%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023