Bulls

NZDep 7
Pop 2,055Median age 32Rangitikei District

Bulls is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,055 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Bulls is $430 (430 houses, 380 units). This represents approximately 51% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Bulls: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 484.

In 2026, Bulls recorded 5 building approvals (0 houses, 5 units), down 54.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability51% Stretched
School QualityEQI 484 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-54% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$430
House Rent /wk$430
Unit Rent /wk$380
Rent-to-Income51.3%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,055
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European66.8%
Māori23.7%
Pacific Peoples6.0%
Asian3.3%
MELAA0.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety273
Manufacturing126
Health Care and Social Assistance90
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI484
Total Students293
State2
Bulls SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 481 · 160 students
Clifton School (Bulls)Full Primary · State · EQI 487 · 133 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1011
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)5
  Units5
YoY Change-54.5%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023