Homedale East

NZDep 6
Pop 3,126Median age 35Lower Hutt City

Homedale East is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 3,126 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $48K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Homedale East is $590 (590 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 65% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Homedale East: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 484.

In 2026, Homedale East recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 72.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability65% Stretched
School QualityEQI 484 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-73% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$590
House Rent /wk$590
Rent-to-Income64.6%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,126
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$48K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European54.3%
Māori24.9%
Pacific Peoples11.3%
Asian8.9%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction249
Public Administration and Safety234
Health Care and Social Assistance168
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI484
Total Students220
State1
Wainuiomata Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 484 · 220 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score996
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change-72.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023