What does Highest Median Income rank?

Highest Median Income ranks areas in Taranaki using QuickProperty's processed property and locality datasets. Top 50 SA2 areas by median personal income (population > 500)

How should I use this ranking for property research?

Use the ranking as a screening step for Taranaki. Save realistic areas to your shortlist, compare the strongest pair, and open suburb detail pages before relying on one result.

Does the top ranked area mean it is the best choice?

No. Rankings are a shortlist input, not a final recommendation. Check price history, rent, income, population, local services, source freshness, and current listings before making a decision.

How current is the ranking data?

QuickProperty uses processed public-source datasets and refreshes automated sources where available. Use the suburb detail page source panels to see which signals are current, estimated, or missing for a specific area.

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Ranking · Taranaki · 50 SA2 areas

Highest Median Income — Taranaki

Top 50 SA2 areas by median personal income (population > 500).

Leading area

TawhitiTARANAKI

Leading value

$49K

Runner-up

Bell Block East-PuketapuTARANAKI

Updated

12 July 2026

Ranking

Highest Median Income

Top 50 SA2 areas by median personal income (population > 500) — Taranaki

50 results

How to read this ranking

Use income rankings to spot stronger earning areas before assuming they are the best all-round choices.

BEST FOR

Finding areas with stronger personal income levels.

This is useful when you want to screen for earning power and economic depth across New Zealand.

READ IT AS

Income strength can come with higher local costs.

Higher incomes often overlap with stronger demand and amenity, but they can also imply more expensive rents and tighter entry.

NEXT STEP

Cross-check affordability and local services.

Use compare or suburb pages to decide whether the income advantage still holds up once costs and local access are factored in.

Intent pathway · LIVABILITY-LED

I want schools, deprivation, and access first.

Start with schools, least-deprived areas, or transport rankings, then compare the best two local fits.

Livability screens are context layers; use suburb detail before making them decisive.

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AVAILABLE evidence

Direct source-backed screen

This ranking is backed by a specific local signal. Use it to shortlist, then compare against rent, services, and demographic context.

INCOME-FIRST

Top candidates are income-led ideas.

Use compare to check whether stronger income is offset by rent, deprivation, or weaker services.

Shortlist flow

Use #1 Tawhiti and #2 Bell Block East-Puketapu as the first compare pair.

Rankings are strongest when they hand you a shortlist quickly. Compare the top two first, then open suburb detail if the head-to-head result still feels narrow.

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Distribution

50 suburbs · midpoint ≈ $42K

Leader: Tawhiti · $49K

# ▲	AREA	REGION	MEDIAN INCOME	POP
1	Tawhiti	TARANAKI	$49K	759
2	Bell Block East-Puketapu	TARANAKI	$49K	1,530
3	Ferndale	TARANAKI	$48K	978
4	Kapuni	TARANAKI	$48K	558
5	Ōakura	TARANAKI	$47K	1,764
6	Mangorei	TARANAKI	$46K	2,208
7	Everett Park	TARANAKI	$46K	2,322
8	Ohangai	TARANAKI	$46K	612
9	Taungatara	TARANAKI	$45K	1,311
10	Paraite	TARANAKI	$45K	996
11	Mangaoraka	TARANAKI	$45K	2,046
12	Toko	TARANAKI	$44K	1,293
13	Okaiawa	TARANAKI	$44K	1,248
14	Strandon	TARANAKI	$44K	2,592
15	Pembroke	TARANAKI	$44K	1,701
16	Tarata	TARANAKI	$44K	600
17	Omata	TARANAKI	$44K	555
18	Lepperton-Brixton	TARANAKI	$43K	1,893
19	Te Roti-Moeroa	TARANAKI	$43K	858
20	Glen Avon	TARANAKI	$43K	1,365
21	Hāwera West	TARANAKI	$42K	1,911
22	Fitzroy (New Plymouth District)	TARANAKI	$42K	2,127
23	Mangawhio	TARANAKI	$42K	702
24	Hurdon	TARANAKI	$42K	2,559
25	Frankleigh Park	TARANAKI	$42K	3,330
26	Kaponga-Mangatoki	TARANAKI	$42K	1,326
27	Lower Vogeltown	TARANAKI	$42K	3,033
28	Highlands Park (New Plymouth District)	TARANAKI	$42K	3,387
29	Blagdon-Lynmouth	TARANAKI	$40K	2,598
30	Kaitake	TARANAKI	$40K	2,232
31	Kawaroa	TARANAKI	$40K	2,367
32	Turuturu	TARANAKI	$40K	1,983
33	Tikorangi	TARANAKI	$40K	2,055
34	Parihaka	TARANAKI	$39K	2,262
35	New Plymouth Central	TARANAKI	$39K	1,140
36	Moturoa	TARANAKI	$39K	1,908
37	Welbourn	TARANAKI	$39K	3,330
38	Inglewood	TARANAKI	$38K	3,801
39	Upper Vogeltown	TARANAKI	$38K	2,979
40	Bell Block Central	TARANAKI	$38K	2,895
41	Merrilands	TARANAKI	$37K	3,039
42	Bell Block West	TARANAKI	$37K	3,444
43	Douglas	TARANAKI	$37K	663
44	Stratford North	TARANAKI	$37K	2,169
45	Spotswood	TARANAKI	$37K	3,864
46	Normanby (South Taranaki District)	TARANAKI	$36K	1,044
47	Mount Messenger	TARANAKI	$36K	972
48	Whalers Gate	TARANAKI	$36K	2,724
49	Westown	TARANAKI	$35K	4,683
50	Waitara East	TARANAKI	$35K	3,294

FAQ

New Zealand highest median income FAQ

What does Highest Median Income rank?

Highest Median Income ranks areas in Taranaki using QuickProperty's processed property and locality datasets. Top 50 SA2 areas by median personal income (population > 500)
How should I use this ranking for property research?

Use the ranking as a screening step for Taranaki. Save realistic areas to your shortlist, compare the strongest pair, and open suburb detail pages before relying on one result.
Does the top ranked area mean it is the best choice?

No. Rankings are a shortlist input, not a final recommendation. Check price history, rent, income, population, local services, source freshness, and current listings before making a decision.
How current is the ranking data?

QuickProperty uses processed public-source datasets and refreshes automated sources where available. Use the suburb detail page source panels to see which signals are current, estimated, or missing for a specific area.