Wainuiomata West

NZDep 5
Pop 3,849Median age 34Lower Hutt City

Wainuiomata West is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 3,849 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $50K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Wainuiomata West is $675 (675 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 70% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Wainuiomata West: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 498.

In 2026, Wainuiomata West recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability70% Stretched
School QualityEQI 498 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$675
House Rent /wk$675
Rent-to-Income70.3%
Lodgements15
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,849
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$50K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European49.0%
Māori18.8%
Asian16.8%
Pacific Peoples14.6%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety306
Construction261
Health Care and Social Assistance219
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI498
Total Students1,311
State3
Wainuiomata High SchoolSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 509 · 715 students
Wainuiomata IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 502 · 337 students
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)Contributing · State · EQI 484 · 259 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score979
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023