Porirua East is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,250 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are Pacific Peoples, European, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Porirua East is $560 (560 houses, 420 units). This represents approximately 80% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Porirua East: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 500.
In 2026, Porirua East recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Porirua East is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,250 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are Pacific Peoples, European, Māori.
Median weekly rent in Porirua East is $560 (560 houses, 420 units). This represents approximately 80% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Porirua East: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 500.
In 2026, Porirua East recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.