Cambridge West

NZDep 3
Pop 2,592Median age 45Waipa District

Cambridge West is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,592 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Cambridge West is $600 (600 houses, 290 units). This represents approximately 75% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Cambridge West: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 431.

In 2026, Cambridge West recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 94.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability75% Stretched
School QualityEQI 431 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-95% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$600
House Rent /wk$600
Unit Rent /wk$290
Rent-to-Income74.6%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,592
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European84.3%
Māori8.4%
Asian4.8%
Pacific Peoples1.3%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction150
Professional, Scientific and Technical150
Health Care and Social Assistance135
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI431
Total Students593
State1
Cambridge Middle SchoolRestricted Composite (Year 7-10) · State · EQI 431 · 593 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score950
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change-94.6%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023