Johnsonville Central

NZDep 6
Pop 2,853Median age 34Wellington City

Johnsonville Central is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,853 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $53K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Johnsonville Central is $615 (615 houses, 505 units). This represents approximately 61% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Johnsonville Central: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 393.

In 2026, Johnsonville Central recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), up 33.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability61% Stretched
School QualityEQI 393 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development+33% Accelerating
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$615
House Rent /wk$615
Unit Rent /wk$505
Rent-to-Income60.7%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,853
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$53K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European46.4%
Asian32.0%
Māori12.2%
Pacific Peoples6.2%
MELAA3.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety300
Professional, Scientific and Technical231
Health Care and Social Assistance153
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI393
Total Students441
State : Integrated2
St Brigids School (Johnsonville)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 372 · 276 students
Wellington Hills Christian CollegeComposite · State : Integrated · EQI 414 · 165 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score999
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change+33.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023