Levin Central

NZDep 10
Pop 1,161Median age 47Horowhenua District

Levin Central is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,161 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $27K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Levin Central is $443 (443 houses, 373 units). This represents approximately 85% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Levin Central: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 462.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability85% Stretched
School QualityEQI 462 Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$443
House Rent /wk$443
Unit Rent /wk$373
Rent-to-Income84.7%
Lodgements30
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,161
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$27K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European58.7%
Māori25.2%
Pacific Peoples9.9%
Asian5.7%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance75
Retail Trade60
Manufacturing45
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI462
Total Students187
State : Integrated1
St Joseph's School (Levin)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 462 · 187 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1175
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023