Ngāruawāhia Central

Pop 3,297Median age 32Waikato District

Ngāruawāhia Central is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 3,297 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Ngāruawāhia Central is $630 (630 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 75% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Ngāruawāhia Central: 2 schools with avg EQI 504.

In 2026, Ngāruawāhia Central recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 80% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability75% Stretched
School QualityEQI 504 Below Average
Development-80% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$630
House Rent /wk$630
Rent-to-Income75.3%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,297
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European46.8%
Māori41.3%
Pacific Peoples6.1%
Asian5.3%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing255
Construction204
Education and Training147
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI504
Total Students261
State1
State : Integrated1
Ngaruawahia SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 553 · 154 students
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 456 · 107 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change-80%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023