Hauraki Plains South

NZDep 9
Pop 1,551Median age 36Hauraki District

Hauraki Plains South is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,551 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Hauraki Plains South is $300 (300 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 37% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Hauraki Plains South: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 492.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability37% Moderate
School QualityEQI 492 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$300
House Rent /wk$300
Rent-to-Income37.2%
Lodgements18
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,551
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European67.4%
Māori23.2%
Pacific Peoples4.7%
Asian4.2%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing249
Manufacturing81
Health Care and Social Assistance72
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI492
Total Students111
State2
Kerepehi SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 514 · 68 students
Kaihere SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 470 · 43 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1062
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023