Maihiihi

NZDep 7
Pop 1,875Median age 36Ōtorohanga District

Maihiihi is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,875 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Maihiihi is $460 (460 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 51% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Maihiihi: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 474.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability51% Stretched
School QualityEQI 474 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$460
House Rent /wk$460
Rent-to-Income51.2%
Lodgements12
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,875
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$47K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European75.8%
Māori18.6%
Asian3.6%
Pacific Peoples1.1%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing483
Construction63
Professional, Scientific and Technical60
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI474
Total Students103
State2
Ōtewā SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 483 · 58 students
Maihiihi SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 465 · 45 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1005
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023