Kaitawa

NZDep 7
Pop 642Median age 40Tararua District

Kaitawa is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 642 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Kaitawa is $350 (350 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 46% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Kaitawa: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 450.

In 2026, Kaitawa recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability46% Stretched
School QualityEQI 450 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$350
House Rent /wk$350
Rent-to-Income45.7%
Lodgements12
1/04/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population642
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$40K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.7%
Māori14.5%
Asian2.1%
Pacific Peoples1.3%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing159
Manufacturing27
Education and Training21
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI450
Total Students49
State2
Kumeroa SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 461 · 32 students
Makuri SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 440 · 17 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1017
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023