Taupō Central West

Pop 390Median age 39Taupo District

Taupō Central West is a small community in Waikato with a population of 390 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Taupō Central West is $550 (550 houses, 450 units). This represents approximately 65% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Taupō Central West: 2 schools with avg EQI 483.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability65% Stretched
School QualityEQI 483 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$550
House Rent /wk$550
Unit Rent /wk$450
Rent-to-Income65.3%
Lodgements21
1/07/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population390
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European50.7%
Asian26.0%
Māori20.0%
Pacific Peoples2.7%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food69
Construction21
Retail Trade21
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI483
Total Students620
State2
Taupo SchoolContributing · State · EQI 450 · 433 students
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki TuwharetoaComposite · State · EQI 516 · 187 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023