Tūrangi

Pop 3,792Median age 39Taupo District

Tūrangi is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 3,792 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $30K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Tūrangi is $460 (460 houses, 260 units). This represents approximately 79% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Tūrangi: 2 schools with avg EQI 540.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability79% Stretched
School QualityEQI 540 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$460
House Rent /wk$460
Unit Rent /wk$260
Rent-to-Income78.9%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,792
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$30K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori51.1%
European40.9%
Pacific Peoples4.6%
Asian3.3%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food195
Public Administration and Safety183
Retail Trade174
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI540
Total Students604
State2
Tongariro SchoolComposite · State · EQI 546 · 348 students
Te Kura o HirangiComposite · State · EQI 535 · 256 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023