Hokowhitu South

NZDep 7
Pop 1,968Median age 35Palmerston North City

Hokowhitu South is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,968 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Hokowhitu South is $550 (550 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 70% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Hokowhitu South: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Hokowhitu South recorded 5 building approvals (3 houses, 2 units), down 64.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability70% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-64% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$550
House Rent /wk$550
Rent-to-Income70.1%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,968
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European61.9%
Māori16.2%
Asian13.5%
Pacific Peoples5.5%
MELAA2.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Education and Training138
Health Care and Social Assistance126
Public Administration and Safety105
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1007
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)5
  Houses3
  Units2
YoY Change-64.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023