Mangawhio

NZDep 6
Pop 702Median age 38South Taranaki District

Mangawhio is a small community in Taranaki with a population of 702 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Mangawhio: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 477.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 477 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population702
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.3%
Māori14.1%
Pacific Peoples2.3%
Asian1.9%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing201
Manufacturing51
Education and Training24
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI477
Total Students3
State1
Ngamatapouri SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 477 · 3 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score997
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023