Southgate

NZDep 2
Pop 1,086Median age 43Wellington City

Southgate is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,086 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $55K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Southgate is $585 (585 houses, 540 units). This represents approximately 55% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Southgate: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Southgate recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability55% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$585
House Rent /wk$585
Unit Rent /wk$540
Rent-to-Income55.0%
Lodgements24
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,086
Median Age43
Household Size
Personal Income$55K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European70.0%
Asian12.4%
Māori8.4%
Pacific Peoples5.5%
MELAA3.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety111
Professional, Scientific and Technical84
Health Care and Social Assistance69
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score917
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023