Takaro North

NZDep 7
Pop 3,321Median age 32Palmerston North City

Takaro North is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 3,321 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Takaro North is $430 (430 houses, 440 units). This represents approximately 54% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Takaro North: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 491.

In 2026, Takaro North recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability54% Stretched
School QualityEQI 491 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$430
House Rent /wk$430
Unit Rent /wk$440
Rent-to-Income53.6%
Lodgements54
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,321
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European62.8%
Māori21.3%
Asian8.8%
Pacific Peoples6.2%
MELAA0.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance222
Public Administration and Safety216
Retail Trade198
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI491
Total Students442
State1
Central Normal SchoolContributing · State · EQI 491 · 442 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1022
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023