Papaioea North

NZDep 8
Pop 2,454Median age 40Palmerston North City

Papaioea North is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,454 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $32K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Papaioea North is $455 (455 houses, 440 units). This represents approximately 73% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Papaioea North: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 444.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability73% Stretched
School QualityEQI 444 Average
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$455
House Rent /wk$455
Unit Rent /wk$440
Rent-to-Income73.3%
Lodgements33
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,454
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$32K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European63.7%
Māori15.6%
Asian14.5%
Pacific Peoples4.5%
MELAA1.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance198
Retail Trade144
Education and Training117
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI444
Total Students67
State1
Mana TamarikiComposite · State · EQI 444 · 67 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1057
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023