Ōwhiro Bay

Pop 1,995Median age 39Wellington City

Ōwhiro Bay is a small community in Wellington with a population of 1,995 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $57K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Ōwhiro Bay is $800 (800 houses, 495 units). This represents approximately 73% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Ōwhiro Bay: 1 school with avg EQI 398.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability73% Stretched
School QualityEQI 398 Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$800
House Rent /wk$800
Unit Rent /wk$495
Rent-to-Income72.9%
Lodgements30
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,995
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$57K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European64.7%
Asian14.3%
Māori11.5%
Pacific Peoples6.9%
MELAA2.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety216
Professional, Scientific and Technical159
Health Care and Social Assistance153
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI398
Total Students80
State1
Owhiro Bay SchoolContributing · State · EQI 398 · 80 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023