Vivian East

NZDep 5
Pop 2,694Median age 31Wellington City

Vivian East is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,694 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $63K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Vivian East is $673 (673 houses, 445 units). This represents approximately 56% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Vivian East: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 414.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability56% Stretched
School QualityEQI 414 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$673
House Rent /wk$673
Unit Rent /wk$445
Rent-to-Income55.5%
Lodgements45
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,694
Median Age31
Household Size
Personal Income$63K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European59.5%
Asian24.5%
Māori8.6%
MELAA4.0%
Pacific Peoples3.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety465
Professional, Scientific and Technical372
Accommodation and Food210
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI414
Total Students292
State1
Mt Cook School (Wellington)Full Primary · State · EQI 414 · 292 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score965
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023