Whareama

NZDep 5
Pop 1,431Median age 47Masterton District

Whareama is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,431 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Whareama is $410 (410 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 55% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Whareama: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 443.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability55% Stretched
School QualityEQI 443 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$410
House Rent /wk$410
Rent-to-Income54.7%
Lodgements18
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,431
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$39K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.9%
Māori14.6%
Pacific Peoples2.4%
Asian0.9%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing312
Construction57
Health Care and Social Assistance54
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI443
Total Students145
State3
Wainuioru SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 413 · 79 students
Whareama SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 451 · 47 students
Tinui SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 466 · 19 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score973
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023