Kawiu South is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,553 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.
Median weekly rent in Kawiu South is $600 (600 houses, 455 units). This represents approximately 95% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Kawiu South: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 506.
In 2026, Kawiu South recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 92.9% year-on-year.
Kawiu South is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,553 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.
Median weekly rent in Kawiu South is $600 (600 houses, 455 units). This represents approximately 95% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Kawiu South: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 506.
In 2026, Kawiu South recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 92.9% year-on-year.