Waihemo is a small community in Otago with a population of 1,458 and a median age of 51. Median personal income is $32K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Waihemo is $390 (390 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 63% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Waihemo: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 475.
In 2026, Waihemo recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 84.6% year-on-year.
Waihemo is a small community in Otago with a population of 1,458 and a median age of 51. Median personal income is $32K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Waihemo is $390 (390 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 63% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Waihemo: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 475.
In 2026, Waihemo recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 84.6% year-on-year.