Whitney East

NZDep 6
Pop 2,394Median age 43Marlborough District

Whitney East is a small suburb in Marlborough with a population of 2,394 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Whitney East is $550 (550 houses, 430 units). This represents approximately 74% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Whitney East: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 448.

In 2026, Whitney East recorded 3 building approvals (0 houses, 3 units), down 40% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability74% Stretched
School QualityEQI 448 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-40% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$550
House Rent /wk$550
Unit Rent /wk$430
Rent-to-Income73.5%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,394
Median Age43
Household Size
Personal Income$39K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European70.6%
Māori14.0%
Asian8.0%
Pacific Peoples5.0%
MELAA2.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing186
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing147
Construction141
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI448
Total Students1,206
State1
State : Integrated1
Marlborough Boys' CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 456 · 1,038 students
St Mary's School (Blenheim)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 440 · 168 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score1002
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Units3
YoY Change-40%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023