Roseneath

NZDep 2
Pop 1,734Median age 37Wellington City

Roseneath is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,734 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $72K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Roseneath is $665 (665 houses, 495 units). This represents approximately 48% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Roseneath: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 378.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability48% Stretched
School QualityEQI 378 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$665
House Rent /wk$665
Unit Rent /wk$495
Rent-to-Income47.8%
Lodgements45
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,734
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$72K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European79.1%
Asian8.7%
Māori6.9%
MELAA3.6%
Pacific Peoples1.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical255
Public Administration and Safety240
Health Care and Social Assistance84
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI378
Total Students75
State1
Roseneath SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 378 · 75 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score928
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023