Pāuatahanui is a small community in Wellington with a population of 990 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $64K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Pāuatahanui: 1 school with avg EQI 395.

In 2026, Pāuatahanui recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 87.5% year-on-year.