Paraparaumu Beach North

NZDep 4
Pop 4,119Median age 44Kapiti Coast District

Paraparaumu Beach North is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 4,119 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Paraparaumu Beach North: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 438.

In 2026, Paraparaumu Beach North recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 438 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population4,119
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$43K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European78.1%
Māori12.5%
Asian4.5%
Pacific Peoples3.5%
MELAA1.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety297
Construction270
Retail Trade213
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI438
Total Students508
State1
Kenakena SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 438 · 508 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score953
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Houses2
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023