Tokoroa Central

NZDep 10
Pop 1,032Median age 40South Waikato District

Tokoroa Central is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,032 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $31K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Tokoroa Central is $470 (470 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 79% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Tokoroa Central: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 494.

In 2026, Tokoroa Central recorded 8 building approvals (8 houses, 0 units), up 60% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability79% Stretched
School QualityEQI 494 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+60% Accelerating
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$470
House Rent /wk$470
Rent-to-Income78.6%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,032
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$31K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European43.7%
Māori36.1%
Pacific Peoples16.9%
Asian3.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing99
Health Care and Social Assistance48
Construction39
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI494
Total Students185
State : Integrated1
State1
Amisfield SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 508 · 137 students
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic SchoolFull Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 480 · 48 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1175
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)8
  Houses8
YoY Change+60%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023