Elsdon-Takapuwahia

NZDep 9
Pop 2,337Median age 33Porirua City

Elsdon-Takapuwahia is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,337 and a median age of 33. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Elsdon-Takapuwahia is $295 (295 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 39% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Elsdon-Takapuwahia: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 509.

In 2026, Elsdon-Takapuwahia recorded 6 building approvals (0 houses, 6 units), up 20% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability39% Moderate
School QualityEQI 509 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+20% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$295
House Rent /wk$295
Rent-to-Income38.8%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,337
Median Age33
Household Size
Personal Income$40K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori36.3%
European33.5%
Pacific Peoples21.1%
Asian8.0%
MELAA1.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance204
Construction147
Public Administration and Safety144
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI509
Total Students524
State1
Mana CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 509 · 524 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1088
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)6
  Units6
YoY Change+20%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023