Tauherenikau

NZDep 2
Pop 1,602Median age 47South Wairarapa District

Tauherenikau is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,602 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Tauherenikau is $525 (525 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 62% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Tauherenikau: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 43 transport stops (41 bus, 2 rail).

In 2026, Tauherenikau recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), down 50% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability62% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Transport Access43 stops Well Connected
Development-50% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$525
House Rent /wk$525
Rent-to-Income62.3%
Lodgements12
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,602
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European82.6%
Māori10.8%
Pacific Peoples3.1%
Asian2.9%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing168
Professional, Scientific and Technical105
Public Administration and Safety105
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score929
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops41
Featherston Station(rail)
Woodside Station(rail)
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change-50%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023