Marton South

NZDep 9
Pop 2,412Median age 35Rangitikei District

Marton South is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,412 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Marton South is $510 (510 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 81% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Marton South: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 514.

In 2026, Marton South recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability81% Stretched
School QualityEQI 514 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$510
House Rent /wk$510
Rent-to-Income80.9%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,412
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European61.3%
Māori26.9%
Pacific Peoples8.7%
Asian2.9%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing213
Retail Trade126
Public Administration and Safety102
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI514
Total Students230
State2
James Cook SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 499 · 141 students
Marton Junction SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 529 · 89 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1080
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023