Norsewood

NZDep 6
Pop 1,692Median age 46Tararua District

Norsewood is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,692 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Norsewood is $300 (300 houses, 240 units). This represents approximately 45% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Norsewood: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 514.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability45% Stretched
School QualityEQI 514 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$300
House Rent /wk$300
Unit Rent /wk$240
Rent-to-Income45.0%
Lodgements21
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,692
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European77.0%
Māori19.6%
Pacific Peoples2.2%
Asian0.9%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing300
Manufacturing114
Education and Training60
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI514
Total Students38
State1
Norsewood and Districts SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 514 · 38 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score1002
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023