Riverlea is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,679 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Riverlea is $505 (505 houses, 280 units). This represents approximately 56% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Riverlea: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 408.
In 2026, Riverlea recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Riverlea is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,679 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Riverlea is $505 (505 houses, 280 units). This represents approximately 56% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Riverlea: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 408.
In 2026, Riverlea recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.