Milson North

NZDep 4
Pop 2,688Median age 42Palmerston North City

Milson North is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,688 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Milson North: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Milson North recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 66.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-67% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,688
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European69.2%
Māori15.1%
Asian11.8%
Pacific Peoples3.5%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance195
Public Administration and Safety147
Retail Trade120
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score964
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-66.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023