Wilton

NZDep 3
Pop 2,127Median age 38Wellington City

Wilton is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 2,127 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $62K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Wilton is $700 (700 houses, 478 units). This represents approximately 59% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Wilton: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 393.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability59% Stretched
School QualityEQI 393 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$700
House Rent /wk$700
Unit Rent /wk$478
Rent-to-Income59.0%
Lodgements36
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,127
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$62K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European75.7%
Māori9.5%
Asian7.1%
Pacific Peoples4.4%
MELAA3.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety318
Professional, Scientific and Technical207
Education and Training99
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI393
Total Students195
State1
Ōtari SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 393 · 195 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score945
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023