Stratford South

NZDep 8
Pop 1,986Median age 37Stratford District

Stratford South is a small community in Taranaki with a population of 1,986 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $32K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Stratford South is $545 (545 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 90% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Stratford South: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 496.

In 2026, Stratford South recorded 3 building approvals (1 house, 2 units), down 62.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability90% Stretched
School QualityEQI 496 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development-62% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$545
House Rent /wk$545
Rent-to-Income89.7%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,986
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$32K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European75.6%
Māori19.6%
Asian3.3%
Pacific Peoples1.2%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing180
Construction87
Retail Trade81
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI496
Total Students213
State1
State : Integrated1
St Joseph's School (Stratford)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 444 · 151 students
Avon SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 549 · 62 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1048
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses1
  Units2
YoY Change-62.5%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023