Wairākei-Broadlands

Pop 1,182Median age 35Taupo District

Wairākei-Broadlands is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,182 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Wairākei-Broadlands is $240 (240 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 28% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Wairākei-Broadlands: 1 school with avg EQI 440.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability28% Affordable
School QualityEQI 440 Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$240
House Rent /wk$240
Rent-to-Income28.2%
Lodgements12
1/04/2020
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,182
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European64.0%
Māori30.1%
Asian2.7%
Pacific Peoples2.3%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing96
Manufacturing81
Construction81
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI440
Total Students319
State1
Wairakei SchoolContributing · State · EQI 440 · 319 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023