Upper Plain

NZDep 2
Pop 1,263Median age 46Masterton District

Upper Plain is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,263 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Upper Plain: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 448; 15 transport stops (14 bus, 1 rail).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 448 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Transport Access15 stops Some Access
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,263
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$43K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.3%
Māori14.0%
Pacific Peoples2.5%
Asian2.1%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing90
Construction87
Health Care and Social Assistance87
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI448
Total Students186
State1
Fernridge SchoolContributing · State · EQI 448 · 186 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score931
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops14
Renall Street Station(rail)
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023