Taupō Central East

Pop 2,457Median age 38Taupo District

Taupō Central East is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,457 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $36K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Taupō Central East is $500 (500 houses, 420 units). This represents approximately 72% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Taupō Central East: 1 school with avg EQI 463.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability72% Stretched
School QualityEQI 463 Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$500
House Rent /wk$500
Unit Rent /wk$420
Rent-to-Income72.4%
Lodgements36
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,457
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$36K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European52.2%
Māori30.1%
Asian11.0%
Pacific Peoples5.7%
MELAA1.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food213
Retail Trade162
Construction153
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI463
Total Students1,207
State1
Taupo-nui-a-Tia CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 463 · 1,207 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023