Hamilton East

NZDep 7
Pop 3,981Median age 35Hamilton City

Hamilton East is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 3,981 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Hamilton East is $595 (595 houses, 390 units). This represents approximately 70% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Hamilton East: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 transport stops (1 bus, 1 rail); 2 hospitals nearby.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability70% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Transport Access2 stops Some Access
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$595
House Rent /wk$595
Unit Rent /wk$390
Rent-to-Income69.5%
Lodgements57
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,981
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European63.0%
Māori18.5%
Asian10.7%
Pacific Peoples4.3%
MELAA3.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Education and Training294
Professional, Scientific and Technical288
Health Care and Social Assistance282
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1018
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops1
Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1(rail)
HOSPITALS (2)
River Ridge East Birth CentreNGO Hospital
Southern Cross Hospital HamiltonNGO Hospital
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023