Whale Bay

NZDep 5
Pop 1,020Median age 41Waikato District

Whale Bay is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,020 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Whale Bay: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Whale Bay recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 50% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-50% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,020
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European71.6%
Māori23.5%
Pacific Peoples2.5%
Asian1.2%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical78
Construction63
Accommodation and Food39
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score971
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Houses2
YoY Change-50%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023