Waharoa-Peria

NZDep 9
Pop 1,359Median age 34Matamata-Piako District

Waharoa-Peria is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,359 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Waharoa-Peria: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 563.

In 2026, Waharoa-Peria recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), up 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 563 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+100% Accelerating
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,359
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European57.9%
Māori34.4%
Asian5.3%
Pacific Peoples2.0%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing144
Manufacturing105
Construction72
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI563
Total Students42
State1
Te Kura o WaharoaFull Primary · State · EQI 563 · 42 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1068
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Houses2
YoY Change+100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023