Makomako

NZDep 10
Pop 1,467Median age 40Horowhenua District

Makomako is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,467 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $32K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Makomako is $550 (550 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 90% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Makomako: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 495.

In 2026, Makomako recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 81.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability90% Stretched
School QualityEQI 495 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-81% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$550
House Rent /wk$550
Rent-to-Income90.2%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,467
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$32K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European56.2%
Māori27.7%
Pacific Peoples9.8%
Asian6.2%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance81
Manufacturing72
Retail Trade69
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI495
Total Students926
State1
Horowhenua CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 495 · 926 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1147
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change-81.2%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023