Houghton Bay

NZDep 3
Pop 1,596Median age 37Wellington City

Houghton Bay is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,596 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $62K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Houghton Bay is $620 (620 houses, 450 units). This represents approximately 52% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Houghton Bay: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 366.

In 2026, Houghton Bay recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability52% Stretched
School QualityEQI 366 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$620
House Rent /wk$620
Unit Rent /wk$450
Rent-to-Income51.7%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,596
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$62K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European77.0%
Māori9.4%
Asian6.1%
Pacific Peoples3.8%
MELAA3.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety162
Professional, Scientific and Technical147
Health Care and Social Assistance87
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI366
Total Students195
State1
Houghton Valley SchoolContributing · State · EQI 366 · 195 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score936
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023