Nukuhau

NZDep 6
Pop 1,560Median age 39Taupo District

Nukuhau is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,560 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Nukuhau: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,560
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European62.4%
Māori25.2%
Asian8.9%
Pacific Peoples2.8%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food108
Construction96
Retail Trade93
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score997
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023