Hāwera West

Pop 1,911Median age 40South Taranaki District

Hāwera West is a small community in Taranaki with a population of 1,911 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Hāwera West: 1 school with avg EQI 466.

In 2026, Hāwera West recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 466 Average
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,911
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European72.8%
Māori19.2%
Asian6.3%
Pacific Peoples1.4%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing267
Construction96
Health Care and Social Assistance87
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI466
Total Students265
State1
Turuturu SchoolContributing · State · EQI 466 · 265 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Houses2
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023