Napier Central

NZDep 10
Pop 384Median age 38Napier City

Napier Central is a small community in Hawke's Bay with a population of 384 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Napier Central is $495 (495 houses, 505 units). This represents approximately 75% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Napier Central: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability75% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$495
House Rent /wk$495
Unit Rent /wk$505
Rent-to-Income75.5%
Lodgements24
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population384
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European47.4%
Māori32.7%
Asian14.7%
Pacific Peoples5.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food54
Manufacturing24
Retail Trade24
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1126
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023