Johnsonville West

NZDep 3
Pop 3,471Median age 37Wellington City

Johnsonville West is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 3,471 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $56K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Johnsonville West is $650 (650 houses, 500 units). This represents approximately 61% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Johnsonville West: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 392.

In 2026, Johnsonville West recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 66.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability61% Stretched
School QualityEQI 392 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-67% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$650
House Rent /wk$650
Unit Rent /wk$500
Rent-to-Income60.9%
Lodgements36
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,471
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$56K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European49.3%
Asian34.0%
Māori8.7%
Pacific Peoples5.5%
MELAA2.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety375
Professional, Scientific and Technical282
Health Care and Social Assistance159
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI392
Total Students232
State1
West Park SchoolContributing · State · EQI 392 · 232 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score943
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-66.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023