Raetihi

NZDep 10
Pop 1,119Median age 34Ruapehu District

Raetihi is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,119 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Raetihi is $270 (270 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 42% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Raetihi: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 516.

In 2026, Raetihi recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability42% Stretched
School QualityEQI 516 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$270
House Rent /wk$270
Rent-to-Income42.3%
Lodgements12
1/10/2021
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,119
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori50.8%
European44.7%
Pacific Peoples2.1%
Asian2.1%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing102
Manufacturing60
Education and Training54
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI516
Total Students84
State1
Raetihi Primary SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 516 · 84 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1122
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023