What's a good rental yield in Whanganui?
In Whanganui as at 3 Nov 2026, FindMyProperty's median modelled gross yield on 38 scored listings is 4.8%. 0 listings are tagged rental candidates at 9%+ modelled gross yield. Median asking on the scored set is $429,000.
Snapshot stats
- Scored listings
- 38
- Median modelled gross yield
- 4.8%
- Median asking
- $429,000
- Rental candidates (9%+)
- 0
- Median score
- 58
- As-at
- 3 Nov 2026
Suburbs in this snapshot
| Suburb | n scored | FMP live median modelled yield |
|---|---|---|
| Castlecliff | 8 | 5.0% |
| Whanganui East | 7 | 5.0% |
| Aramoho | 5 | 5.0% |
| Tawhero | 4 | 4.8% |
| Whanganui Central | 3 | 5.0% |
| Bastia Hill | 2 | 3.9% |
| Gonville | 2 | 3.5% |
| City Centre | 1 | 4.3% |
| College Estate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Durie Hill | 1 | 4.3% |
| Fordell | 1 | 4.8% |
| Koitiata | 1 | 4.2% |
| Saint Johns Hill | 1 | 3.7% |
| Springvale | 1 | 4.4% |
Scored listings
14 College Street, Whanganui Central
N/A · 4.3% gross yield · score 64
72 Duncan Street, Whanganui East
$405,000 · 5.0% gross yield · score 62
9 Akepiro Place, Tawhero
$499,000 · 4.7% gross yield · score 61
7 Raine Street, Whanganui East
$479,000 · 4.7% gross yield · score 61
85B Fitzherbert Avenue, Tawhero
$359,000 · 5.6% gross yield · score 61
26 Fitzherbert Avenue, Springvale
$429,000 · 4.4% gross yield · score 61
31 Salisbury Avenue, Whanganui East
$349,000 · 5.1% gross yield · score 61
152 Puriri Street, Castlecliff
$379,000 · 5.1% gross yield · score 60
81 Puriri Street, Castlecliff
$399,000 · 4.7% gross yield · score 60
53B, C and D Campbell Street, Whanganui Central
$410,000 · 5.0% gross yield · score 60
City risks
City-specific risk notes are not reviewed for this hub yet — read the scoring assumptions on methodology.
FAQ
What's a good rental yield in Whanganui?+
On this snapshot the median modelled gross yield in Whanganui is 4.8% across 38 scored listings. A listing is tagged a rental candidate at 9%+ modelled gross yield.
How many scored listings are in the Whanganui snapshot?+
This page uses 38 scored active listings in Whanganui. Unscored and sold rows are excluded.
How is gross yield modelled?+
Gross yield = (weekly rent × 52) ÷ purchase price × 100. On scored listings, weekly rent is benchmarked from MBIE Tenancy Services bond data by suburb and bedrooms, not from the agent's appraisal.
How many rental candidates are in this city?+
0 of 38 scored listings in Whanganui meet the 9%+ modelled gross yield tag.
Is this financial advice?+
No. FindMyProperty outputs are informational screening tools only. They are not legal, tax, lending, or financial advice.
How yield is modelled
- Gross yield = (weekly rent × 52) ÷ purchase price × 100.
- Net yield subtracts vacancy, rates, insurance, management and maintenance. Mortgage is excluded.
- On scored listings, weekly rent is benchmarked from MBIE Tenancy Services bond data by suburb and bedrooms, not from the agent's appraisal.
- A listing is tagged a rental candidate at 9%+ modelled gross yield.
- Not financial advice.
NZ rental yield calculator · Methodology
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