Fairfield North (Hamilton City)

NZDep 10
Pop 2,412Median age 29Hamilton City

Fairfield North (Hamilton City) is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,412 and a median age of 29. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Fairfield North (Hamilton City): NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 541.

In 2026, Fairfield North (Hamilton City) recorded 4 building approvals (0 houses, 4 units), up 33.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 541 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+33% Accelerating
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,412
Median Age29
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European39.2%
Māori37.3%
Pacific Peoples11.2%
Asian9.0%
MELAA3.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing135
Construction123
Health Care and Social Assistance105
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI541
Total Students328
State1
Fairfield Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 541 · 328 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1197
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Units4
YoY Change+33.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023