Waihī South

Pop 2,340Median age 51Hauraki District

Waihī South is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,340 and a median age of 51. Median personal income is $29K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Waihī South is $560 (560 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 101% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Waihī South: 1 school with avg EQI 447.

In 2026, Waihī South recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability101% Stretched
School QualityEQI 447 Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$560
House Rent /wk$560
Rent-to-Income101.1%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,340
Median Age51
Household Size
Personal Income$29K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European68.6%
Māori20.0%
Asian6.7%
Pacific Peoples4.1%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Retail Trade129
Construction108
Manufacturing102
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI447
Total Students51
State : Integrated1
St Joseph's Catholic School (Waihi)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 447 · 51 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023