Hataitai South

NZDep 4
Pop 1,434Median age 33Wellington City

Hataitai South is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,434 and a median age of 33. Median personal income is $60K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Hataitai South is $768 (768 houses, 555 units). This represents approximately 66% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Hataitai South: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 377.

In 2026, Hataitai South recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability66% Stretched
School QualityEQI 377 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$768
House Rent /wk$768
Unit Rent /wk$555
Rent-to-Income66.4%
Lodgements39
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,434
Median Age33
Household Size
Personal Income$60K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European74.3%
Asian10.6%
Māori8.8%
Pacific Peoples3.5%
MELAA2.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety183
Professional, Scientific and Technical156
Accommodation and Food90
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI377
Total Students193
State1
Kilbirnie SchoolContributing · State · EQI 377 · 193 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score958
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023