Hokowhitu Central

NZDep 3
Pop 2,340Median age 45Palmerston North City

Hokowhitu Central is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,340 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Hokowhitu Central is $610 (610 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 62% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Hokowhitu Central: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 410.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability62% Stretched
School QualityEQI 410 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$610
House Rent /wk$610
Rent-to-Income62.1%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,340
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$51K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European71.4%
Asian13.0%
Māori9.9%
Pacific Peoples2.9%
MELAA2.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Education and Training222
Health Care and Social Assistance159
Professional, Scientific and Technical153
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI410
Total Students139
State : Integrated1
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato HeemiContributing · State : Integrated · EQI 410 · 139 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score941
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023