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.
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.