Whangamarino

NZDep 8
Pop 1,464Median age 38Waikato District

Whangamarino is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,464 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $25K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Whangamarino: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 539.

In 2026, Whangamarino recorded 1 building approval (0 houses, 1 unit), down 88.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 539 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development-89% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,464
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$25K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European56.6%
Māori32.1%
Pacific Peoples5.3%
Asian4.9%
MELAA1.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing111
Construction108
Manufacturing57
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI539
Total Students58
State1
Te Kura o RangiririFull Primary · State · EQI 539 · 58 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1043
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Units1
YoY Change-88.9%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023