Miranui

NZDep 4
Pop 1,893Median age 35Horowhenua District

Miranui is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,893 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Miranui is $550 (550 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 61% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Miranui: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 462.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability61% Stretched
School QualityEQI 462 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$550
House Rent /wk$550
Rent-to-Income61.1%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,893
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$47K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European71.1%
Māori19.7%
Asian5.1%
Pacific Peoples3.2%
MELAA0.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing195
Public Administration and Safety123
Education and Training117
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI462
Total Students181
State2
Opiki SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 435 · 113 students
Tokomaru SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 490 · 68 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score964
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023