Population, housing, and household data sourced from Stats NZ Census 2023 [VERIFIED]. School data from MOE School Directory. Not professional advice. Always seek independent guidance.
23,505
Stats NZ Census 2023
31
Stats NZ Census 2023
44.7%
Stats NZ Census 2023
$89,185
Household, annual
Gender: 11,628 male · 11,820 female
Owner-Occupied
44.7%
Rented
55.3%
Housing Quality
26.5% damp
24% mould
Median Weekly Rent
$490
Vacancy Rate
5.5%
Avg Persons/Household
3.2
SA2 areas: Papakura Industrial, Papakura East, Papakura Massey Park, Papakura Eastburn, Papakura Kelvin, Papakura North East, Papakura Central, Papakura North, Papakura West
| School | Zone Score | EQI |
|---|---|---|
| Cosgrove School | ★★★★★Very High | 519 |
| Kelvin Road School | ★★★★★Very High | 539 |
| Papakura Central School | ★★★★★High | 437 |
| Edmund Hillary School | ★★★★★Very High | 528 |
| Papakura Intermediate | ★★★★★Very High | 542 |
| Papakura High School | ★★★★★Very High | 531 |
| Papakura Activity Centre | ★★★★★Very High | 569 |
Source: Ministry of Education School Directory (March 2026 roll). EQI = Equity Index — replaces Decile system since 2024. Higher EQI = more affluent catchment. Zone Score: ★★★★★ ≥470 · ★★★★ ≥400 · ★★★ ≥330 · ★★ ≥250 · ★ <250.