Makahika

NZDep 5
Pop 1,104Median age 50Horowhenua District

Makahika is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,104 and a median age of 50. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Makahika is $615 (615 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 92% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Makahika: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Makahika recorded 3 building approvals (2 houses, 1 unit), up 200% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability92% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development+200% Accelerating
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$615
House Rent /wk$615
Rent-to-Income92.4%
Lodgements15
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,104
Median Age50
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European78.9%
Māori13.1%
Asian3.8%
Pacific Peoples3.6%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction75
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing69
Manufacturing60
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score975
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses2
  Units1
YoY Change+200%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023