Marton Rural

NZDep 5
Pop 1,095Median age 45Rangitikei District

Marton Rural is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,095 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Marton Rural: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 444.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 444 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,095
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$40K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European83.2%
Māori11.1%
Pacific Peoples4.5%
Asian1.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing174
Education and Training51
Construction48
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI444
Total Students301
State1
Private : Fully Registered1
Huntley School (Marton)Full Primary · Private : Fully Registered · 162 students
South Makirikiri SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 444 · 139 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score966
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023