Birkdale Central

NZDep 5
Pop 3,030Median age 34Auckland

Birkdale Central is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,030 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $53K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Birkdale Central: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 464; 656 transport stops (652 bus, 4 ferry).

In 2026, Birkdale Central recorded 1 building approval (0 houses, 1 unit), down 93.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 464 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Transport Access656 stops Well Connected
Development-94% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,030
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$53K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European56.1%
Asian20.9%
Māori11.3%
Pacific Peoples8.2%
MELAA3.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical225
Health Care and Social Assistance195
Construction186
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI464
Total Students932
State3
Birkenhead CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 464 · 520 students
Birkdale IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 455 · 233 students
Birkdale Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 473 · 179 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score973
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops652
Ferry Terminals4
Beach Haven Ferry Terminal(ferry)
Birkenhead Ferry Terminal(ferry)
Hobsonville Point Ferry Terminal(ferry)
Te Onewa Northcote Point Ferry Terminal(ferry)
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Units1
YoY Change-93.8%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023