Wellington Botanic Gardens is a small community in Wellington with a population of 933 and a median age of 23. Median personal income is $23K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori. Wellington population estimates moved +0.8% in the year ended June 2024, after averaging +0.8% a year from 2018 to 2023, which should be read as a broader regional movement backdrop rather than suburb-level migration precision. The resident employment base moved from 600 in 2018 to 543 in 2023 (-9.5%), which should be read as a census-to-census employment backdrop rather than a live jobs series. Te Waihanga's December 2025 Pipeline snapshot tracked over 12,000 NZ infrastructure initiatives, with more than 2,700 under construction and transport taking 52% of projected 2026 pipeline spend, which should be read as a broader national delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project list.
Median weekly rent in Wellington Botanic Gardens is $740 (740 houses, 730 units). This represents approximately 169% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Wellington Botanic Gardens: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 372; 6 transport stops (3 bus, 3 tram).
In 2026, Wellington Botanic Gardens recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.