Ōhai-Nightcaps

Pop 1,509Median age 38Southland District

Ōhai-Nightcaps is a small community in Southland with a population of 1,509 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Ōhai-Nightcaps: 2 schools with avg EQI 506.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 506 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,509
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European69.7%
Māori16.9%
Asian10.7%
Pacific Peoples1.4%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing411
Manufacturing57
Construction48
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI506
Total Students114
State1
State : Integrated1
Takitimu Primary SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 467 · 97 students
St Patrick's School (Nightcaps)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 544 · 17 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023