Matatoki-Pūriri

Pop 1,176Median age 44Thames-Coromandel District

Matatoki-Pūriri is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,176 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Matatoki-Pūriri is $430 (430 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 55% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Matatoki-Pūriri: 3 schools with avg EQI 472.

In 2026, Matatoki-Pūriri recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability55% Stretched
School QualityEQI 472 Average
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$430
House Rent /wk$430
Rent-to-Income54.8%
Lodgements12
1/10/2020
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,176
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European79.4%
Māori16.9%
Pacific Peoples1.7%
Asian1.7%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing99
Construction72
Health Care and Social Assistance63
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI472
Total Students236
State3
Hikutaia SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 481 · 130 students
Matatoki SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 459 · 82 students
Puriri SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 475 · 24 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023