Lepperton-Brixton

NZDep 3
Pop 1,893Median age 42New Plymouth District

Lepperton-Brixton is a small community in Taranaki with a population of 1,893 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Lepperton-Brixton is $615 (615 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 74% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Lepperton-Brixton: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 423.

In 2026, Lepperton-Brixton recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 40% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability74% Stretched
School QualityEQI 423 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-40% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$615
House Rent /wk$615
Rent-to-Income73.7%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,893
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$43K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European77.3%
Māori17.7%
Asian3.3%
Pacific Peoples1.2%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing153
Manufacturing123
Construction123
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI423
Total Students125
State1
Lepperton SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 423 · 125 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score949
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change-40%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023