Owahanga

NZDep 6
Pop 720Median age 42Tararua District

Owahanga is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 720 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Owahanga: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 466.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 466 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population720
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European77.7%
Māori19.9%
Pacific Peoples1.8%
Asian0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing216
Education and Training36
Accommodation and Food18
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI466
Total Students82
State2
Pongaroa SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 485 · 51 students
Weber SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 447 · 31 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score1001
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023