Our District Quick Facts Our total area is 1,269 square kilometres Estimated population 22,400 at June 2023 Estimated population increase by 2034 ⇧1,400Paeroa +521Waihī +598Ngātea +236 $652,000 the average house value (2023) ⇧10% Average annual increase since 2018 8,348 filled jobs in 2023 ⇧104 jobs from 2022 Since 2022 most jobs created in mining, wholesale trade, manufacturing, and professional, scientific and technical services. Occupied dwellings increased from 88% in 2013 to 90% in 2018 More permanent homes and less holiday homes.