Waimate North is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Far North, one of 59 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Waimate North is the 31st largest suburb of Far North in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Waimate North provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1880 - 1889. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 2000 - 2009. Residential housing stock in Waimate North is made up of approximately 22% residential housing and 78% lifestyle properties.