Highbury East

NZDep 10
Pop 2,904Median age 31Palmerston North City

Highbury East is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,904 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $31K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Highbury East is $335 (335 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 57% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Highbury East: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 526.

In 2026, Highbury East recorded 1 building approval (0 houses, 1 unit), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability57% Stretched
School QualityEQI 526 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$335
House Rent /wk$335
Rent-to-Income56.6%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,904
Median Age31
Household Size
Personal Income$31K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European44.8%
Māori34.8%
Pacific Peoples10.1%
Asian9.1%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety141
Health Care and Social Assistance132
Retail Trade114
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI526
Total Students516
State2
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o TirohangaIntermediate · State · EQI 517 · 324 students
Takaro SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 534 · 192 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1158
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Units1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023