Honikiwi

NZDep 5
Pop 1,602Median age 39Ōtorohanga District

Honikiwi is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,602 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Honikiwi is $350 (350 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 41% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Honikiwi: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 465.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability41% Stretched
School QualityEQI 465 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$350
House Rent /wk$350
Rent-to-Income41.3%
Lodgements12
1/10/2020
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,602
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European74.3%
Māori20.7%
Pacific Peoples2.6%
Asian2.1%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing234
Construction87
Manufacturing69
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI465
Total Students37
State1
Ngutunui SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 465 · 37 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score976
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023