Bell Block Central

NZDep 6
Pop 2,895Median age 37New Plymouth District

Bell Block Central is a small suburb in Taranaki with a population of 2,895 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Bell Block Central: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 480.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 480 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,895
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$38K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European66.5%
Māori19.8%
Asian9.8%
Pacific Peoples3.3%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing237
Construction156
Health Care and Social Assistance141
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI480
Total Students325
State1
Puketapu School (New Plymouth)Full Primary · State · EQI 480 · 325 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score997
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023