Medium urban area

Masterton

The 29th largest urban area or settlement in New Zealand, with an estimated 22,600 residents at 30 June 2025.

Population 2025
22,600
Estimated residents
Change on 2024
+0.4%
22,500 a year earlier
Since 2018
+9.7%
20,600 in 2018
Median age
40.6
Years, 2025

Population, 1996 to 2025

1996 · 18,650+21.2% over 29 years2025 · 22,600

Who lives here

  • 0–14 years4,20018.6%
  • 15–39 years6,90030.5%
  • 40–64 years6,30027.9%
  • 65 and over5,20023%