Westbrook

NZDep 9
Pop 3,081Median age 31Palmerston North City

Westbrook is a small suburb in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 3,081 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Westbrook is $540 (540 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 76% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Westbrook: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 541.

In 2026, Westbrook recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 87.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability76% Stretched
School QualityEQI 541 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-87% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$540
House Rent /wk$540
Rent-to-Income75.9%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,081
Median Age31
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European52.8%
Māori27.7%
Pacific Peoples10.7%
Asian8.0%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance183
Public Administration and Safety177
Retail Trade135
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI541
Total Students140
State1
Te Kura o WairauContributing · State · EQI 541 · 140 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1095
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-87.5%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023