Newtown West

NZDep 7
Pop 3,372Median age 29Wellington City

Newtown West is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 3,372 and a median age of 29. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Newtown West is $720 (720 houses, 475 units). This represents approximately 84% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Newtown West: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 400.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability84% Stretched
School QualityEQI 400 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$720
House Rent /wk$720
Unit Rent /wk$475
Rent-to-Income83.8%
Lodgements87
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,372
Median Age29
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European59.8%
Asian19.5%
Māori10.5%
Pacific Peoples6.3%
MELAA3.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety405
Health Care and Social Assistance336
Professional, Scientific and Technical294
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI400
Total Students336
State1
South Wellington IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 400 · 336 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1009
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023