Maniototo

NZDep 4
Pop 1,731Median age 49Central Otago District

Maniototo is a small community in Otago with a population of 1,731 and a median age of 49. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Maniototo is $375 (375 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 57% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Maniototo: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 432.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability57% Stretched
School QualityEQI 432 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-87% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$375
House Rent /wk$375
Rent-to-Income57.0%
Lodgements15
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,731
Median Age49
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European83.4%
Māori10.6%
Asian4.7%
Pacific Peoples0.8%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing387
Accommodation and Food81
Construction66
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI432
Total Students198
State1
State : Integrated1
Maniototo Area SchoolComposite · State · EQI 470 · 139 students
St John's School (Ranfurly)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 395 · 59 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score961
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-87.5%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023