Economic Profile
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The Waikato District at a glance
Located between Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga
The Waikato district is the fastest growing area in New Zealand and located between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.
In the Waikato district, the average house value was 5.7 times its average household income in 2024. Housing was more affordable than in New Zealand (7.0).
Waikato district outperformed New Zealand in the following wellbeing domains:
- Environment
- Health
- Housing
Projections show Waikato district will be home to up to 145,900 by 2048.
The average age of people within the Waikato district is 38 years old.