Westown is a small suburb in Taranaki with a population of 4,683 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Westown is $660 (660 houses, 250 units). This represents approximately 97% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Westown: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 476; 2 hospitals nearby.
In 2026, Westown recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 98.2% year-on-year.
Westown is a small suburb in Taranaki with a population of 4,683 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Westown is $660 (660 houses, 250 units). This represents approximately 97% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Westown: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 476; 2 hospitals nearby.
In 2026, Westown recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 98.2% year-on-year.