Waitohi (Marlborough District)

NZDep 6
Pop 3,153Median age 54Marlborough District

Waitohi (Marlborough District) is a small suburb in Marlborough with a population of 3,153 and a median age of 54. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Waitohi (Marlborough District) is $350 (350 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 56% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Waitohi (Marlborough District): NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 499.

In 2026, Waitohi (Marlborough District) recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability56% Stretched
School QualityEQI 499 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$350
House Rent /wk$350
Rent-to-Income55.8%
Lodgements12
1/10/2023
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,153
Median Age54
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European73.9%
Māori19.9%
Asian3.3%
Pacific Peoples2.5%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food234
Transport, Postal and Warehousing201
Retail Trade171
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI499
Total Students259
State3
Winchester Rural SchoolContributing · State · EQI 457 · 113 students
Picton SchoolContributing · State · EQI 493 · 110 students
Arowhenua Maori SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 548 · 36 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score996
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023