Paraparaumu East

NZDep 6
Pop 2,295Median age 42Kapiti Coast District

Paraparaumu East is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,295 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $36K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Paraparaumu East is $350 (350 houses, 320 units). This represents approximately 51% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Paraparaumu East: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 463.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability51% Stretched
School QualityEQI 463 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$350
House Rent /wk$350
Unit Rent /wk$320
Rent-to-Income50.7%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,295
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$36K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European72.2%
Māori14.1%
Asian8.0%
Pacific Peoples4.7%
MELAA1.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance180
Construction153
Public Administration and Safety138
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI463
Total Students304
State1
Paraparaumu SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 463 · 304 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score1002
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023