Flaxmere South

NZDep 10
Pop 2,919Median age 29Hastings District

Flaxmere South is a small suburb in Hawke's Bay with a population of 2,919 and a median age of 29. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Flaxmere South: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 533.

In 2026, Flaxmere South recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 533 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,919
Median Age29
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori47.4%
European29.5%
Pacific Peoples20.0%
Asian2.8%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing231
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing138
Health Care and Social Assistance132
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI533
Total Students418
State1
Te Whai HiringaFull Primary · State · EQI 533 · 418 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1176
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023