Wainuiomata Central

NZDep 7
Pop 1,920Median age 37Lower Hutt City

Wainuiomata Central is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,920 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Wainuiomata Central is $550 (550 houses, 480 units). This represents approximately 68% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Wainuiomata Central: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 464.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability68% Stretched
School QualityEQI 464 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$550
House Rent /wk$550
Unit Rent /wk$480
Rent-to-Income68.3%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,920
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European51.9%
Māori22.5%
Pacific Peoples12.4%
Asian12.4%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction123
Public Administration and Safety117
Retail Trade102
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI464
Total Students364
State1
State : Integrated1
Fernlea SchoolContributing · State · EQI 481 · 186 students
St Claudine Thevenet SchoolFull Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 447 · 178 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1012
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023