Okauia

NZDep 5
Pop 1,092Median age 36Matamata-Piako District

Okauia is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,092 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Okauia: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Okauia recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,092
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European78.8%
Māori14.4%
Asian3.9%
Pacific Peoples2.2%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing192
Construction57
Accommodation and Food54
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score983
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023