Huntly East

NZDep 9
Pop 3,474Median age 35Waikato District

Huntly East is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 3,474 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Huntly East: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 484.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 484 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,474
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European47.6%
Māori33.1%
Pacific Peoples11.0%
Asian7.8%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing231
Construction189
Health Care and Social Assistance168
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI484
Total Students405
State1
State : Integrated1
Kimihia SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 510 · 311 students
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 457 · 94 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1100
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023