Whataupoko West

NZDep 6
Pop 2,106Median age 43Gisborne District

Whataupoko West is a small suburb in Gisborne with a population of 2,106 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Whataupoko West is $750 (750 houses, 400 units). This represents approximately 95% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Whataupoko West: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 430.

In 2026, Whataupoko West recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability95% Stretched
School QualityEQI 430 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$750
House Rent /wk$750
Unit Rent /wk$400
Rent-to-Income94.7%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,106
Median Age43
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European65.0%
Māori27.1%
Asian5.1%
Pacific Peoples1.7%
MELAA1.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance156
Retail Trade114
Education and Training111
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI430
Total Students339
State1
Gisborne Central SchoolContributing · State · EQI 430 · 339 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score992
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023