Johnsonville South

NZDep 4
Pop 1,914Median age 38Wellington City

Johnsonville South is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,914 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $49K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Johnsonville South is $645 (645 houses, 490 units). This represents approximately 68% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Johnsonville South: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 388.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability68% Stretched
School QualityEQI 388 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$645
House Rent /wk$645
Unit Rent /wk$490
Rent-to-Income68.3%
Lodgements39
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,914
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$49K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European57.2%
Asian24.7%
Māori8.6%
Pacific Peoples6.4%
MELAA3.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety210
Professional, Scientific and Technical135
Education and Training81
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI388
Total Students1,707
State2
Onslow CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 398 · 1,193 students
Raroa Normal IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 379 · 514 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score956
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023