Pātea

Pop 1,320Median age 47South Taranaki District

Pātea is a small community in Taranaki with a population of 1,320 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $27K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Pātea: 2 schools with avg EQI 542.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 542 Below Average
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,320
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$27K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European49.4%
Māori43.6%
Pacific Peoples5.5%
Asian1.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing144
Education and Training54
Retail Trade45
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI542
Total Students183
State1
State : Integrated1
Patea Area SchoolComposite · State · EQI 541 · 176 students
St Joseph's School (Patea)Contributing · State : Integrated · EQI 544 · 7 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023