Whakapaku

Pop 777Median age 47Far North District

Whakapaku is a small community in Northland with a population of 777 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 Whakapaku: 2 schools with avg EQI 515.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 515 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population777
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$27K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European59.8%
Māori37.4%
Pacific Peoples1.8%
Asian0.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing48
Education and Training42
Construction30
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI515
Total Students27
State : Integrated1
State1
Totara North SchoolContributing · State · EQI 487 · 21 students
Te Kura o Hato Hohepa Te KamuraFull Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 543 · 6 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023