Whitikahu

NZDep 4
Pop 1,977Median age 35Waikato District

Whitikahu is a small community in Waikato with a population of 1,977 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Whitikahu is $400 (400 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 41% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Whitikahu: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 459; 2 transport stops (1 bus, 1 rail).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability41% Stretched
School QualityEQI 459 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Transport Access2 stops Some Access
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$400
House Rent /wk$400
Rent-to-Income40.8%
Lodgements12
1/10/2020
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,977
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$51K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European74.3%
Māori13.5%
Asian10.0%
Pacific Peoples1.2%
MELAA1.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing408
Construction111
Manufacturing102
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI459
Total Students136
State2
Orini Combined SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 460 · 85 students
Whitikahu SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 458 · 51 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score959
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops1
Huntly Train Station 1(rail)
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023