Kauwhata is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,085 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $49K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Kauwhata is $500 (500 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 53% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Kauwhata: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 454.
In 2026, Kauwhata recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 66.7% year-on-year.
Kauwhata is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,085 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $49K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Kauwhata is $500 (500 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 53% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Kauwhata: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 454.
In 2026, Kauwhata recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 66.7% year-on-year.