Taitoko

NZDep 10
Pop 2,025Median age 34Horowhenua District

Taitoko is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,025 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $28K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Taitoko is $495 (495 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 92% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Taitoko: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 541.

In 2026, Taitoko recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 93.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability92% Stretched
School QualityEQI 541 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-93% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$495
House Rent /wk$495
Rent-to-Income91.6%
Lodgements36
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,025
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$28K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European50.9%
Māori32.0%
Pacific Peoples13.7%
Asian3.2%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance120
Manufacturing111
Construction93
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI541
Total Students231
State1
Taitoko SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 541 · 231 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1185
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-93.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023