Tawa
Auckland City · Auckland Unitary Plan
Development Pipeline
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.
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.
16,647
Stats NZ Census 2023
40.2
Stats NZ Census 2023
73%
Stats NZ Census 2023
$110,190
Household, annual
Gender: 8,181 male · 8,379 female
Owner-Occupied
73%
Rented
27%
Housing Quality
21.7% damp
16.8% mould
Median Weekly Rent
$448
Vacancy Rate
7.3%
Avg Persons/Household
2.7
SA2 areas: Ngaumutawa, Tawa Central, Tawa South, Tawa North, Kaitawa, Papatawa, Otawa, Matawaia-Taumarere
| School | Zone Score | EQI |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hill School | ★★★★★High | 428 |
| Redwood School (Tawa) | ★★★★★Medium | 377 |
| St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) | ★★★★★High | 402 |
| Tawa School | ★★★★★High | 426 |
| Tawa Intermediate | ★★★★★High | 426 |
| Tawa College | ★★★★★High | 440 |
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.