Strathmore (South Waikato District)

NZDep 8
Pop 2,505Median age 33South Waikato District

Strathmore (South Waikato District) is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,505 and a median age of 33. Median personal income is $29K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Strathmore (South Waikato District) is $520 (520 houses, 395 units). This represents approximately 95% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Strathmore (South Waikato District): NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 484.

In 2026, Strathmore (South Waikato District) recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability95% Stretched
School QualityEQI 484 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$520
House Rent /wk$520
Unit Rent /wk$395
Rent-to-Income94.9%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,505
Median Age33
Household Size
Personal Income$29K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European40.6%
Māori37.3%
Pacific Peoples19.8%
Asian2.2%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing207
Health Care and Social Assistance96
Education and Training93
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI484
Total Students1,604
Private : Fully Registered1
State2
Scots CollegeComposite · Private : Fully Registered · 1,167 students
Kahurangi SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 438 · 260 students
Strathmore SchoolContributing · State · EQI 530 · 177 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1042
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023