Waikanae West

NZDep 4
Pop 4,755Median age 59Kapiti Coast District

Waikanae West is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 4,755 and a median age of 59. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Waikanae West is $660 (660 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 103% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Waikanae West: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 434.

In 2026, Waikanae West recorded 8 building approvals (8 houses, 0 units), down 55.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability103% Stretched
School QualityEQI 434 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-56% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$660
House Rent /wk$660
Rent-to-Income102.8%
Lodgements30
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population4,755
Median Age59
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.9%
Māori8.8%
Asian6.5%
Pacific Peoples2.1%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance291
Construction240
Public Administration and Safety237
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI434
Total Students487
State1
Kapakapanui SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 434 · 487 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score953
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)8
  Houses8
YoY Change-55.6%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023