Waiwhetu North

NZDep 8
Pop 1,599Median age 36Lower Hutt City

Waiwhetu North is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,599 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Waiwhetu North: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,599
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European44.6%
Māori24.6%
Asian17.7%
Pacific Peoples11.3%
MELAA1.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety129
Professional, Scientific and Technical120
Health Care and Social Assistance81
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1035
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023