Upper Hutt Central

NZDep 4
Pop 597Median age 41Upper Hutt City

Upper Hutt Central is a small community in Wellington with a population of 597 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $56K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Upper Hutt Central is $630 (630 houses, 520 units). This represents approximately 58% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Upper Hutt Central: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 411.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability58% Stretched
School QualityEQI 411 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$630
House Rent /wk$630
Unit Rent /wk$520
Rent-to-Income58.2%
Lodgements18
1/10/2023
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population597
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$56K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European69.1%
Asian16.8%
Māori9.5%
Pacific Peoples2.7%
MELAA1.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety57
Construction45
Health Care and Social Assistance42
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI411
Total Students531
State : Integrated1
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 411 · 531 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score957
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023