Matamata North

NZDep 7
Pop 3,300Median age 46Matamata-Piako District

Matamata North is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 3,300 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $36K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Matamata North: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Matamata North recorded 2 building approvals (0 houses, 2 units), down 93.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-93% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,300
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$36K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European74.6%
Māori16.2%
Asian7.1%
Pacific Peoples1.2%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing216
Construction189
Retail Trade171
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1021
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Units2
YoY Change-93.5%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023