Karaka Bay-Worser Bay

NZDep 1
Pop 1,470Median age 47Wellington City

Karaka Bay-Worser Bay is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,470 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $65K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Karaka Bay-Worser Bay is $795 (795 houses, 540 units). This represents approximately 63% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Karaka Bay-Worser Bay: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 351.

In 2026, Karaka Bay-Worser Bay recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability63% Stretched
School QualityEQI 351 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$795
House Rent /wk$795
Unit Rent /wk$540
Rent-to-Income63.3%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,470
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$65K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European80.6%
Asian8.9%
Māori5.9%
Pacific Peoples2.6%
MELAA2.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical174
Information Media117
Public Administration and Safety105
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI351
Total Students104
State1
Worser Bay SchoolContributing · State · EQI 351 · 104 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score888
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023