Wānaka West

Pop 1,941Median age 47Queenstown-Lakes District

Wānaka West is a small community in Otago with a population of 1,941 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $48K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Wānaka West is $925 (925 houses, 550 units). This represents approximately 101% of median weekly personal income.

In 2026, Wānaka West recorded 3 building approvals (1 house, 2 units), down 89.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability101% Stretched
Development-89% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$925
House Rent /wk$925
Unit Rent /wk$550
Rent-to-Income100.8%
Lodgements45
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,941
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$48K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European87.8%
Māori4.6%
Asian4.6%
MELAA1.9%
Pacific Peoples1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction189
Accommodation and Food159
Retail Trade123
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses1
  Units2
YoY Change-89.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023