Plimmerton

NZDep 2
Pop 2,106Median age 46Porirua City

Plimmerton is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,106 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $61K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Plimmerton is $610 (610 houses, 385 units). This represents approximately 52% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Plimmerton: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 382.

In 2026, Plimmerton recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability52% Stretched
School QualityEQI 382 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$610
House Rent /wk$610
Unit Rent /wk$385
Rent-to-Income51.9%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,106
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$61K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European77.0%
Māori14.4%
Pacific Peoples4.5%
Asian3.3%
MELAA0.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety204
Professional, Scientific and Technical159
Construction144
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI382
Total Students564
State1
State : Integrated1
Plimmerton SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 396 · 374 students
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)Contributing · State : Integrated · EQI 368 · 190 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score920
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023