Stokes Valley North

NZDep 4
Pop 3,570Median age 36Lower Hutt City

Stokes Valley North is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 3,570 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $50K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Stokes Valley North is $598 (598 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 62% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Stokes Valley North: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 438.

In 2026, Stokes Valley North recorded 1 building approval (0 houses, 1 unit), down 75% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability62% Stretched
School QualityEQI 438 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-75% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$598
House Rent /wk$598
Rent-to-Income61.8%
Lodgements30
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,570
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$50K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European60.2%
Māori16.6%
Asian12.5%
Pacific Peoples9.6%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety270
Construction246
Health Care and Social Assistance222
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI438
Total Students308
State1
Tawhai SchoolContributing · State · EQI 438 · 308 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score961
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Units1
YoY Change-75%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023