Newtown North

NZDep 7
Pop 2,166Median age 32Wellington City

Newtown North is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,166 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Newtown North is $525 (525 houses, 595 units). This represents approximately 63% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Newtown North: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 426.

In 2026, Newtown North recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 75% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability63% Stretched
School QualityEQI 426 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-75% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$525
House Rent /wk$525
Unit Rent /wk$595
Rent-to-Income62.8%
Lodgements42
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,166
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European60.8%
Asian17.0%
Māori11.0%
Pacific Peoples7.3%
MELAA3.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety237
Health Care and Social Assistance219
Professional, Scientific and Technical168
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI426
Total Students522
State1
State : Integrated1
Newtown SchoolContributing · State · EQI 417 · 308 students
St Annes School (Newtown)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 435 · 214 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1013
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-75%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023