Papatawa is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,401 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Papatawa is $420 (420 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 55% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Papatawa: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 451.
In 2026, Papatawa recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Papatawa is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,401 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Papatawa is $420 (420 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 55% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Papatawa: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 451.
In 2026, Papatawa recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.