Colville

NZDep 9
Pop 1,563Median age 52Thames-Coromandel District

Colville is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,563 and a median age of 52. Median personal income is $27K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Colville: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 507; 2 transport stops (2 bus).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 507 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Transport Access2 stops Some Access
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,563
Median Age52
Household Size
Personal Income$27K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European62.1%
Māori32.9%
Pacific Peoples3.4%
Asian0.9%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing114
Construction66
Education and Training63
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI507
Total Students294
State3
Te Wharekura o ManaiaComposite · State · EQI 521 · 244 students
Colville SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 478 · 37 students
TKKM o HarataungaFull Primary · State · EQI 521 · 13 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1083
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023