Whatawhata East

NZDep 3
Pop 2,997Median age 41Waikato District

Whatawhata East is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,997 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Whatawhata East is $485 (485 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 49% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Whatawhata East: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 446.

In 2026, Whatawhata East recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 83.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability49% Stretched
School QualityEQI 446 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-83% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$485
House Rent /wk$485
Rent-to-Income49.5%
Lodgements12
1/10/2021
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,997
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$51K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European74.2%
Māori18.7%
Pacific Peoples3.3%
Asian2.8%
MELAA1.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction243
Manufacturing189
Professional, Scientific and Technical177
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI446
Total Students260
State1
Whatawhata SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 446 · 260 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score950
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-83.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023