Waiōuru

Pop 861Median age 27Ruapehu District

Waiōuru is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 861 and a median age of 27. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Waiōuru is $330 (330 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 34% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Waiōuru: 1 school with avg EQI 484.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability34% Moderate
School QualityEQI 484 Below Average
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$330
House Rent /wk$330
Rent-to-Income33.8%
Lodgements15
1/01/2022
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population861
Median Age27
Household Size
Personal Income$51K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European52.5%
Māori34.0%
Pacific Peoples7.9%
Asian4.5%
MELAA1.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety282
Construction57
Accommodation and Food54
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI484
Total Students86
State1
Waiouru SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 484 · 86 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023