Rotokauri

NZDep 2
Pop 1,011Median age 44Waikato District

Rotokauri is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,011 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Rotokauri is $600 (600 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 62% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Rotokauri: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 423.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability62% Stretched
School QualityEQI 423 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$600
House Rent /wk$600
Rent-to-Income61.8%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,011
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$51K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European79.1%
Māori10.1%
Asian8.7%
Pacific Peoples1.9%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction72
Manufacturing69
Professional, Scientific and Technical60
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI423
Total Students227
State1
Rotokauri SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 423 · 227 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score915
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023