Stokes Valley Central

NZDep 7
Pop 2,229Median age 34Lower Hutt City

Stokes Valley Central is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,229 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $46K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Stokes Valley Central is $600 (600 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 68% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Stokes Valley Central: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 524.

In 2026, Stokes Valley Central recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 50% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability68% Stretched
School QualityEQI 524 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-50% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$600
House Rent /wk$600
Rent-to-Income68.3%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,229
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$46K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European52.7%
Māori22.0%
Pacific Peoples12.6%
Asian11.5%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety171
Construction147
Health Care and Social Assistance141
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI524
Total Students170
State1
Tui Glen SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 524 · 170 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1005
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-50%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023