Fitzherbert

NZDep 1
Pop 1,932Median age 35Palmerston North City

Fitzherbert is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,932 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $58K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Fitzherbert: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Fitzherbert recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), down 50% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-50% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,932
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$58K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European54.9%
Asian30.7%
Māori8.9%
MELAA3.4%
Pacific Peoples2.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Education and Training147
Public Administration and Safety144
Professional, Scientific and Technical138
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score877
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change-50%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023