Kimbolton South

NZDep 7
Pop 2,208Median age 38Manawatu District

Kimbolton South is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,208 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Kimbolton South is $555 (555 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 79% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Kimbolton South: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 478.

In 2026, Kimbolton South recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability79% Stretched
School QualityEQI 478 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$555
House Rent /wk$555
Rent-to-Income78.6%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,208
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European74.1%
Māori19.2%
Pacific Peoples3.9%
Asian2.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing150
Public Administration and Safety123
Health Care and Social Assistance123
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI478
Total Students326
State1
Feilding IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 478 · 326 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1025
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023