Kelvin Grove West

NZDep 6
Pop 2,637Median age 32Palmerston North City

Kelvin Grove West is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,637 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Kelvin Grove West is $565 (565 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 69% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Kelvin Grove West: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 506.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability69% Stretched
School QualityEQI 506 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$565
House Rent /wk$565
Rent-to-Income68.6%
Lodgements45
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,637
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$43K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European57.9%
Māori20.2%
Asian13.8%
Pacific Peoples6.9%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance198
Public Administration and Safety159
Construction135
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI506
Total Students110
State1
TKKM o ManawatuFull Primary · State · EQI 506 · 110 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score999
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023