Woodville

NZDep 9
Pop 1,662Median age 45Tararua District

Woodville is a small community in Manawatu-Whanganui with a population of 1,662 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $29K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Woodville is $475 (475 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 85% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Woodville: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 507.

In 2026, Woodville recorded 7 building approvals (7 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability85% Stretched
School QualityEQI 507 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$475
House Rent /wk$475
Rent-to-Income84.9%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,662
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$29K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European69.6%
Māori24.1%
Pacific Peoples3.0%
Asian2.8%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing90
Retail Trade75
Construction66
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI507
Total Students115
State1
Woodville SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 507 · 115 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1082
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)7
  Houses7
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023