Avondale South (Auckland)

NZDep 8
Pop 4,494Median age 33Auckland

Avondale South (Auckland) is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 4,494 and a median age of 33. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Avondale South (Auckland) is $640 (640 houses, 480 units). This represents approximately 82% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Avondale South (Auckland): NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 417.

In 2026, Avondale South (Auckland) recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 96.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability82% Stretched
School QualityEQI 417 Average
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development-97% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$640
House Rent /wk$640
Unit Rent /wk$480
Rent-to-Income81.8%
Lodgements33
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population4,494
Median Age33
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian42.7%
European25.5%
Pacific Peoples18.9%
Māori9.6%
MELAA3.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical261
Construction213
Health Care and Social Assistance213
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI417
Total Students448
State : Integrated2
Jireh Christian SchoolFull Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 387 · 283 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 447 · 165 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1055
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-96.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023