Takaro South

NZDep 6
Pop 2,460Median age 33Palmerston North City

Takaro South is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 2,460 and a median age of 33. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Takaro South is $600 (600 houses, 298 units). This represents approximately 75% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Takaro South: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 422.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability75% Stretched
School QualityEQI 422 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$600
House Rent /wk$600
Unit Rent /wk$298
Rent-to-Income75.2%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,460
Median Age33
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European60.0%
Māori20.7%
Asian10.8%
Pacific Peoples7.6%
MELAA0.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance180
Public Administration and Safety153
Construction144
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI422
Total Students144
State : Integrated1
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)Contributing · State : Integrated · EQI 422 · 144 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score1003
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023