Matarawa

NZDep 10
Pop 2,328Median age 36South Waikato District

Matarawa is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,328 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $29K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Matarawa is $530 (530 houses, 400 units). This represents approximately 96% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Matarawa: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 4 schools with avg EQI 535.

In 2026, Matarawa recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability96% Stretched
School QualityEQI 535 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$530
House Rent /wk$530
Unit Rent /wk$400
Rent-to-Income96.0%
Lodgements36
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,328
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$29K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European46.3%
Māori35.9%
Pacific Peoples13.9%
Asian3.7%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing177
Health Care and Social Assistance120
Education and Training81
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg EQI535
Total Students926
State4
Tokoroa High SchoolSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 525 · 505 students
Tokoroa IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 519 · 283 students
David Henry SchoolContributing · State · EQI 527 · 138 students
Pa Harakeke Teen Parent UnitTeen Parent Unit · State · EQI 569
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1156
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023