Eastbourne

NZDep 1
Pop 2,796Median age 46Lower Hutt City

Eastbourne is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,796 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $58K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Eastbourne is $740 (740 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 66% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Eastbourne: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 375.

In 2026, Eastbourne recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 60% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability66% Stretched
School QualityEQI 375 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-60% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$740
House Rent /wk$740
Rent-to-Income66.5%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,796
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$58K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European87.3%
Māori6.0%
Asian3.6%
Pacific Peoples1.7%
MELAA1.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical276
Public Administration and Safety219
Construction129
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI375
Total Students320
State1
Muritai SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 375 · 320 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score897
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Houses2
YoY Change-60%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023