Foxton South

NZDep 9
Pop 1,857Median age 41Horowhenua District

Foxton South is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,857 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $31K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Foxton South: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 524.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 524 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,857
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$31K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European63.8%
Māori30.3%
Pacific Peoples3.9%
Asian1.7%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing114
Manufacturing90
Retail Trade84
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI524
Total Students324
State2
State : Integrated1
Coley Street SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 516 · 206 students
Foxton SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 547 · 85 students
St Mary's School (Foxton)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 509 · 33 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1097
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023