Barrier Islands

NZDep 9
Pop 1,239Median age 51Auckland

Barrier Islands is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,239 and a median age of 51. Median personal income is $29K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Barrier Islands: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 475.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 475 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,239
Median Age51
Household Size
Personal Income$29K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European76.5%
Māori19.6%
Pacific Peoples1.9%
Asian1.4%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction105
Retail Trade63
Professional, Scientific and Technical57
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI475
Total Students105
State3
Kaitoke School (Claris)Full Primary · State · EQI 467 · 52 students
Okiwi SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 475 · 31 students
Mulberry Grove SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 482 · 22 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1088
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023