Karori Park

NZDep 4
Pop 2,556Median age 37Wellington City

Karori Park is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,556 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $55K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Karori Park: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 381.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 381 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,556
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$55K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European59.9%
Asian23.1%
Māori7.6%
Pacific Peoples5.3%
MELAA4.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety306
Professional, Scientific and Technical222
Health Care and Social Assistance120
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI381
Total Students419
State1
Karori West Normal SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 381 · 419 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