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Palmerston North Airport

NZDep 3
Pop 129Median age 39Palmerston North City

Palmerston North Airport is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 129 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $54K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Palmerston North Airport: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 3▲ Low
Development-100%▼ Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population129
Median Age39
Household Size—
Personal Income$54K/yr
Household Income—
ETHNICITY
European74.0%
Māori16.0%
Pacific Peoples6.0%
Asian4.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction18
Manufacturing12
Retail Trade6
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score935
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
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RANKINGSCOMPARE
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023