Omata

NZDep 3
Pop 555Median age 45New Plymouth District

Omata is a small community in Taranaki with a population of 555 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Omata: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 410.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 410 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population555
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European83.5%
Māori11.7%
Asian2.9%
Pacific Peoples1.5%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical39
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing33
Health Care and Social Assistance33
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI410
Total Students197
State1
Ōmata SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 410 · 197 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score947
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023