Pōkeno Rural

Pop 1,728Median age 40Waikato District

Pōkeno Rural is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,728 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $53K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Pōkeno Rural: 1 school with avg EQI 513.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 513 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,728
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$53K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European72.2%
Māori16.0%
Asian7.8%
Pacific Peoples3.7%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction168
Manufacturing123
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing78
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI513
Total Students59
State1
Te Paina SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 513 · 59 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023