Taihape

NZDep 9
Pop 1,668Median age 41Rangitikei District

Taihape is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,668 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Taihape is $435 (435 houses, 305 units). This represents approximately 66% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Taihape: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 474.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability66% Stretched
School QualityEQI 474 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$435
House Rent /wk$435
Unit Rent /wk$305
Rent-to-Income65.8%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,668
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European54.5%
Māori37.6%
Pacific Peoples4.0%
Asian3.6%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing117
Retail Trade99
Manufacturing96
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI474
Total Students329
State1
State : Integrated1
Taihape Area SchoolComposite · State · EQI 514 · 254 students
St Joseph's School (Taihape)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 435 · 75 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1073
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023