Gisborne Central

NZDep 8
Pop 258Median age 46Gisborne District

Gisborne Central is a small community in Gisborne with a population of 258 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Gisborne Central: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 569.

In 2026, Gisborne Central recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 569 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population258
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European46.5%
Māori34.7%
Asian11.9%
Pacific Peoples5.9%
MELAA1.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction18
Retail Trade15
Health Care and Social Assistance15
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI569
Total Students25
State : Integrated1
Tūranga Tangata RiteSecondary (Year 9-15) · State : Integrated · EQI 569 · 25 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1036
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023