Waikeria is a rural community in the Otorohanga District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.

[4] The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "dug-out water" for Waikeria.

[7] Waikeria settlement and the prison are in two SA1 statistical areas which cover 55.80 km2 (21.54 sq mi).

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.5% had no religion, 26.4% were Christian, 7.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.7% were Muslim, 0.6% were Buddhist and 5.1% had other religions.

The percentage of people born overseas was 10.9, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 58.7% had no religion, 27.0% were Christian, 2.6% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% were Hindu, 0.6% were Muslim, 0.4% were Buddhist and 3.6% had other religions.