Mowhanau

NZDep 3
Pop 1,407Median age 46Whanganui District

Mowhanau is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,407 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Mowhanau is $535 (535 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 67% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Mowhanau: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 478.

In 2026, Mowhanau recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability67% Stretched
School QualityEQI 478 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$535
House Rent /wk$535
Rent-to-Income67.4%
Lodgements12
1/04/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,407
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.9%
Māori14.7%
Asian1.9%
Pacific Peoples1.3%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing159
Health Care and Social Assistance81
Construction72
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI478
Total Students198
State2
Brunswick SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 474 · 106 students
Kai Iwi SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 483 · 92 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score950
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023