Masterton Central

NZDep 9
Pop 642Median age 42Masterton District

Masterton Central is a small community in Wellington with a population of 642 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Masterton Central is $505 (505 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 76% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Masterton Central: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability76% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$505
House Rent /wk$505
Rent-to-Income76.3%
Lodgements12
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population642
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European71.5%
Māori18.2%
Asian5.5%
Pacific Peoples4.0%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance48
Retail Trade36
Manufacturing33
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1072
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023