Karori West

NZDep 4
Pop 2,718Median age 36Wellington City

Karori West is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,718 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $52K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Karori West: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,718
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$52K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European59.2%
Asian23.5%
Māori7.4%
Pacific Peoples6.6%
MELAA3.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety318
Professional, Scientific and Technical225
Health Care and Social Assistance144
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score965
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023