Castlecliff East

NZDep 10
Pop 2,109Median age 34Whanganui District

Castlecliff East is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,109 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Castlecliff East is $525 (525 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 82% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Castlecliff East: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 542.

In 2026, Castlecliff East recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability82% Stretched
School QualityEQI 542 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$525
House Rent /wk$525
Rent-to-Income82.0%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,109
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European54.9%
Māori37.5%
Pacific Peoples5.0%
Asian2.4%
MELAA0.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing210
Health Care and Social Assistance114
Construction102
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI542
Total Students312
State2
TKKM o TupohoComposite · State · EQI 549 · 170 students
Castlecliff SchoolContributing · State · EQI 535 · 142 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1121
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023