Naenae Central

NZDep 10
Pop 3,567Median age 34Lower Hutt City

Naenae Central is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 3,567 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $36K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Naenae Central is $600 (600 houses, 425 units). This represents approximately 87% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Naenae Central: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 508.

In 2026, Naenae Central recorded 2 building approvals (0 houses, 2 units), down 50% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability87% Stretched
School QualityEQI 508 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-50% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$600
House Rent /wk$600
Unit Rent /wk$425
Rent-to-Income87.4%
Lodgements45
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,567
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$36K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European39.6%
Māori23.3%
Pacific Peoples19.0%
Asian15.5%
MELAA2.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety201
Construction183
Health Care and Social Assistance174
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI508
Total Students457
State1
State : Integrated1
Naenae SchoolContributing · State · EQI 529 · 339 students
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 488 · 118 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1124
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Units2
YoY Change-50%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023