Karori South

NZDep 1
Pop 3,462Median age 38Wellington City

Karori South is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 3,462 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $59K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Karori South: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 390.

In 2026, Karori South recorded 2 building approvals (0 houses, 2 units), down 92.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 390 Average
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development-92% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,462
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$59K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European67.6%
Asian21.7%
Māori5.7%
Pacific Peoples2.9%
MELAA2.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety450
Professional, Scientific and Technical333
Education and Training165
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI390
Total Students124
State : Integrated1
St Teresa's School (Karori)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 390 · 124 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score907
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Units2
YoY Change-92.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023