Ōhakune

Pop 1,284Median age 35Ruapehu District

Ōhakune is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,284 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Ōhakune is $445 (445 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 58% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Ōhakune: 3 schools with avg EQI 504.

In 2026, Ōhakune recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), down 71.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability58% Stretched
School QualityEQI 504 Below Average
Development-71% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$445
House Rent /wk$445
Rent-to-Income57.7%
Lodgements30
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,284
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$40K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European58.5%
Māori33.0%
Asian5.2%
Pacific Peoples2.1%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing102
Accommodation and Food84
Education and Training81
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI504
Total Students558
State3
Ohakune SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 472 · 259 students
Ruapehu CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 502 · 254 students
TKKM o Ngati RangiFull Primary · State · EQI 538 · 45 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change-71.4%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023