Tīrau

Pop 2,535Median age 37South Waikato District

Tīrau is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,535 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Tīrau is $570 (570 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 63% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Tīrau: 2 schools with avg EQI 474.

In 2026, Tīrau recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 72.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability63% Stretched
School QualityEQI 474 Below Average
Development-73% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$570
House Rent /wk$570
Rent-to-Income62.9%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,535
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$47K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European75.7%
Māori18.8%
Asian3.3%
Pacific Peoples1.9%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing438
Construction141
Manufacturing129
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI474
Total Students166
State2
Tirau Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 477 · 122 students
Kuranui Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 472 · 44 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change-72.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023