Ngāruawāhia South

Pop 2,058Median age 31Waikato District

Ngāruawāhia South is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,058 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $46K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Ngāruawāhia South: 1 school with avg EQI 527.

In 2026, Ngāruawāhia South recorded 3 building approvals (1 house, 2 units), down 70% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 527 Below Average
Development-70% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,058
Median Age31
Household Size
Personal Income$46K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European47.9%
Māori43.3%
Asian4.6%
Pacific Peoples3.7%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction165
Manufacturing159
Education and Training105
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI527
Total Students312
State1
Waipa SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 527 · 312 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses1
  Units2
YoY Change-70%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023