Paekākāriki

Pop 1,674Median age 47Kapiti Coast District

Paekākāriki is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,674 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $46K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Paekākāriki is $600 (600 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 68% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Paekākāriki: 1 school with avg EQI 411.

In 2026, Paekākāriki recorded 1 building approval (0 houses, 1 unit), down 90% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability68% Stretched
School QualityEQI 411 Average
Development-90% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$600
House Rent /wk$600
Rent-to-Income68.3%
Lodgements15
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,674
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$46K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European76.3%
Māori15.8%
Pacific Peoples3.8%
Asian2.8%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety180
Professional, Scientific and Technical114
Health Care and Social Assistance99
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI411
Total Students96
State1
Paekākāriki SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 411 · 96 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Units1
YoY Change-90%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023