Awapuni North

NZDep 9
Pop 3,684Median age 31Palmerston North City

Awapuni North is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 3,684 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Awapuni North is $560 (560 houses, 440 units). This represents approximately 77% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Awapuni North: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 531.

In 2026, Awapuni North recorded 4 building approvals (2 houses, 2 units), down 50% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability77% Stretched
School QualityEQI 531 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-50% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$560
House Rent /wk$560
Unit Rent /wk$440
Rent-to-Income77.2%
Lodgements42
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,684
Median Age31
Household Size
Personal Income$38K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European55.3%
Māori22.7%
Asian11.6%
Pacific Peoples8.5%
MELAA1.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance204
Retail Trade189
Public Administration and Safety183
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI531
Total Students90
State1
Awapuni School (P North)Contributing · State · EQI 531 · 90 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1064
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses2
  Units2
YoY Change-50%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023