Malvern Hills-Whitecliffs is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement, and covers . It had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. It is part of the
Glentunnel statistical area. Malvern Hills-Whitecliffs had a population of 174 at the
2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 21 people (13.7%) since the
2013 census, and an increase of 45 people (34.9%) since the
2006 census. There were 81 households, comprising 84 males and 90 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.93 males per female. The median age was 44.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 33 people (19.0%) aged under 15 years, 21 (12.1%) aged 15 to 29, 93 (53.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 27 (15.5%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 94.8% European/
Pākehā, 8.6%
Māori, and 1.7%
Pasifika. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 58.6% had no religion, and 27.6% were
Christian. Of those at least 15 years old, 30 (21.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 33 (23.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $34,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 21 people (14.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 72 (51.1%) people were employed full-time, 21 (14.9%) were part-time, and 6 (4.3%) were unemployed. == Industry ==