Putāruru

Pop 4,455Median age 43South Waikato District

Putāruru is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 4,455 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $30K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Putāruru is $500 (500 houses, 400 units). This represents approximately 86% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Putāruru: 4 schools with avg EQI 509.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability86% Stretched
School QualityEQI 509 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$500
House Rent /wk$500
Unit Rent /wk$400
Rent-to-Income86.4%
Lodgements42
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population4,455
Median Age43
Household Size
Personal Income$30K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European61.6%
Māori31.0%
Asian4.0%
Pacific Peoples3.1%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing336
Construction198
Health Care and Social Assistance198
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg EQI509
Total Students1,088
State3
State : Integrated1
Putāruru CollegeSecondary (Year 7-15) · State · EQI 518 · 419 students
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o PatetereComposite · State · EQI 523 · 295 students
Putāruru Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 539 · 202 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 455 · 172 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023