Castlecliff West

NZDep 9
Pop 1,776Median age 40Whanganui District

Castlecliff West is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,776 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $31K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Castlecliff West is $483 (483 houses, 365 units). This represents approximately 82% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Castlecliff West: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 536.

In 2026, Castlecliff West recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability82% Stretched
School QualityEQI 536 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$483
House Rent /wk$483
Unit Rent /wk$365
Rent-to-Income81.5%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,776
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$31K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European60.7%
Māori30.8%
Pacific Peoples4.6%
Asian3.3%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing141
Health Care and Social Assistance105
Construction81
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI536
Total Students57
State1
Aranui School (Wanganui)Contributing · State · EQI 536 · 57 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1083
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023