Kaitoke-Fordell

NZDep 5
Pop 2,061Median age 41Whanganui District

Kaitoke-Fordell is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,061 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $32K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Kaitoke-Fordell is $380 (380 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 61% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Kaitoke-Fordell: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 482.

In 2026, Kaitoke-Fordell recorded 7 building approvals (2 houses, 5 units), down 41.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability61% Stretched
School QualityEQI 482 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-42% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$380
House Rent /wk$380
Rent-to-Income61.2%
Lodgements12
1/10/2021
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,061
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$32K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European76.6%
Māori19.1%
Pacific Peoples2.5%
Asian1.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing156
Construction111
Public Administration and Safety108
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI482
Total Students265
State3
Fordell SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 455 · 118 students
Kaitoke School (Wanganui)Full Primary · State · EQI 453 · 103 students
Okoia SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 537 · 44 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score980
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)7
  Houses2
  Units5
YoY Change-41.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023