What's a good rental yield in Whanganui?

In Whanganui as at 20 Sept 2026, FindMyProperty's median modelled gross yield on 38 scored listings is 4.5%. 2 listings are tagged rental candidates at 9%+ modelled gross yield. Median asking on the scored set is $450,000.

Snapshot stats

Scored listings
38
Median modelled gross yield
4.5%
Median asking
$450,000
Rental candidates (9%+)
2
Median score
55
As-at
20 Sept 2026

Suburbs in this snapshot

Suburbn scoredFMP live median modelled yield
Whanganui East94.5%
Castlecliff74.7%
Aramoho54.2%
Whanganui Central44.8%
Tawhero34.1%
Bastia Hill23.6%
City Centre25.6%
Gonville24.4%
College Estate13.7%
Durie Hill14.1%
Fordell14.8%
Koitiata14.2%

Scored listings

City risks

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FAQ

What's a good rental yield in Whanganui?+

On this snapshot the median modelled gross yield in Whanganui is 4.5% 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?+

2 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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