Avalon West

NZDep 6
Pop 2,778Median age 45Lower Hutt City

Avalon West is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,778 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Avalon West is $650 (650 houses, 455 units). This represents approximately 87% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Avalon West: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 509.

In 2026, Avalon West recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 98.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability87% Stretched
School QualityEQI 509 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-99% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$650
House Rent /wk$650
Unit Rent /wk$455
Rent-to-Income87.1%
Lodgements30
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,778
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$39K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European52.6%
Asian23.5%
Māori11.1%
Pacific Peoples10.4%
MELAA2.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety165
Professional, Scientific and Technical144
Health Care and Social Assistance135
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI509
Total Students168
State1
Avalon IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 509 · 168 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score1001
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-98.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023