Carterton North

NZDep 6
Pop 2,688Median age 52Carterton District

Carterton North is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,688 and a median age of 52. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Carterton North is $528 (528 houses, 330 units). This represents approximately 84% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Carterton North: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 471.

In 2026, Carterton North recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 92.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability84% Stretched
School QualityEQI 471 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-93% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$528
House Rent /wk$528
Unit Rent /wk$330
Rent-to-Income83.7%
Lodgements45
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,688
Median Age52
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European79.8%
Māori14.4%
Asian2.9%
Pacific Peoples2.6%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Retail Trade135
Health Care and Social Assistance132
Public Administration and Safety129
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI471
Total Students188
State1
Carterton SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 471 · 188 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score991
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-92.9%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023