Whanganui Central

NZDep 9
Pop 702Median age 38Whanganui District

Whanganui Central is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 702 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $30K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Whanganui Central is $495 (495 houses, 202 units). This represents approximately 87% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Whanganui Central: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 526.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability87% Stretched
School QualityEQI 526 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$495
House Rent /wk$495
Unit Rent /wk$202
Rent-to-Income87.0%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population702
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$30K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European59.9%
Māori23.0%
Asian14.1%
Pacific Peoples3.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food63
Health Care and Social Assistance51
Retail Trade30
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI526
Total Students730
State2
Whanganui IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 505 · 410 students
Whanganui City CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 547 · 320 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1107
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023