Glendale

NZDep 7
Pop 4,452Median age 33Lower Hutt City

Glendale is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 4,452 and a median age of 33. Median personal income is $49K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Glendale is $610 (610 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 65% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Glendale: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 525.

In 2026, Glendale recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 70% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability65% Stretched
School QualityEQI 525 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-70% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$610
House Rent /wk$610
Rent-to-Income65.0%
Lodgements30
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population4,452
Median Age33
Household Size
Personal Income$49K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European45.5%
Māori27.6%
Pacific Peoples12.8%
Asian12.8%
MELAA1.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction324
Public Administration and Safety315
Health Care and Social Assistance219
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI525
Total Students138
State1
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)Full Primary · State · EQI 525 · 138 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1013
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change-70%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023