Whakarara

Pop 1,350Median age 48Far North District

Whakarara is a small community in Northland with a population of 1,350 and a median age of 48. Median personal income is $28K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Whakarara: 2 schools with avg EQI 544.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 544 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,350
Median Age48
Household Size
Personal Income$28K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European50.0%
Māori45.2%
Pacific Peoples3.0%
Asian1.3%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food75
Health Care and Social Assistance66
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing54
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI544
Total Students72
State2
Matauri Bay SchoolContributing · State · EQI 549 · 42 students
TKKM o WhangaroaComposite · State · EQI 540 · 30 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023