Manuka

NZDep 3
Pop 1,806Median age 39Lower Hutt City

Manuka is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,806 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Manuka is $680 (680 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 69% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Manuka: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 495.

In 2026, Manuka recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability69% Stretched
School QualityEQI 495 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$680
House Rent /wk$680
Rent-to-Income69.2%
Lodgements12
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,806
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$51K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European65.4%
Māori15.4%
Asian10.3%
Pacific Peoples7.4%
MELAA1.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction156
Public Administration and Safety150
Health Care and Social Assistance105
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI495
Total Students167
State1
Koraunui SchoolContributing · State · EQI 495 · 167 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score941
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023