Chedworth

NZDep 5
Pop 1,923Median age 36Hamilton City

Chedworth is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,923 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Chedworth is $670 (670 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 80% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Chedworth: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 395.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability80% Stretched
School QualityEQI 395 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$670
House Rent /wk$670
Rent-to-Income80.1%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,923
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European61.6%
Asian17.8%
Māori15.1%
Pacific Peoples3.9%
MELAA1.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance129
Education and Training123
Professional, Scientific and Technical111
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI395
Total Students804
State1
Hukanui SchoolContributing · State · EQI 395 · 804 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score982
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023