Matamata East

NZDep 5
Pop 2,355Median age 53Matamata-Piako District

Matamata East is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,355 and a median age of 53. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Matamata East: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 445.

In 2026, Matamata East recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), down 84% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 445 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-84% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,355
Median Age53
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.4%
Māori12.0%
Asian4.8%
Pacific Peoples1.5%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing120
Construction111
Retail Trade111
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI445
Total Students498
State1
State : Integrated1
Matamata Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 443 · 476 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 447 · 22 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score974
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change-84%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023