Waianiwa is a small community in Southland with a population of 1,182 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $53K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Waianiwa is $300 (300 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 30% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Waianiwa: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 432.
In 2026, Waianiwa recorded 2 building approvals (1 house, 1 unit), down 66.7% year-on-year.
Waianiwa is a small community in Southland with a population of 1,182 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $53K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Waianiwa is $300 (300 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 30% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Waianiwa: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 432.
In 2026, Waianiwa recorded 2 building approvals (1 house, 1 unit), down 66.7% year-on-year.