Waikaka is a small community in Southland with a population of 1,536 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Waikaka is $220 (220 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 24% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Waikaka: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 4 schools with avg EQI 442.
In 2026, Waikaka recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Waikaka is a small community in Southland with a population of 1,536 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Waikaka is $220 (220 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 24% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Waikaka: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 4 schools with avg EQI 442.
In 2026, Waikaka recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.