Pukerua Bay

NZDep 2
Pop 1,965Median age 41Porirua City

Pukerua Bay is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,965 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $58K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Pukerua Bay is $620 (620 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 56% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Pukerua Bay: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 412.

In 2026, Pukerua Bay recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), up 200% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability56% Stretched
School QualityEQI 412 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development+200% Accelerating
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$620
House Rent /wk$620
Rent-to-Income55.9%
Lodgements12
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,965
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$58K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European79.3%
Māori13.1%
Pacific Peoples3.5%
Asian2.9%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety201
Professional, Scientific and Technical156
Construction129
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI412
Total Students151
State1
Pukerua Bay SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 412 · 151 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score914
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change+200%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023