Ōhau-Manakau

Pop 2,262Median age 50Horowhenua District

Ōhau-Manakau is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,262 and a median age of 50. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Ōhau-Manakau: 2 schools with avg EQI 460; 2 transport stops (2 bus).

In 2026, Ōhau-Manakau recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 94.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 460 Average
Transport Access2 stops Some Access
Development-94% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,262
Median Age50
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European74.3%
Māori16.6%
Pacific Peoples4.3%
Asian4.3%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing159
Construction153
Manufacturing111
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI460
Total Students237
State2
Ohau SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 467 · 143 students
Manakau SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 452 · 94 students
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-94.1%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023