Gonville West

NZDep 10
Pop 1,761Median age 36Whanganui District

Gonville West is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,761 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $28K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Gonville West is $495 (495 houses, 290 units). This represents approximately 92% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Gonville West: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation).

In 2026, Gonville West recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 83.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability92% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-83% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$495
House Rent /wk$495
Unit Rent /wk$290
Rent-to-Income91.9%
Lodgements30
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,761
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$28K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European49.8%
Māori39.6%
Pacific Peoples5.7%
Asian4.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing165
Health Care and Social Assistance111
Construction63
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1214
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Houses2
YoY Change-83.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023