Birkenhead West

NZDep 2
Pop 2,946Median age 41Auckland

Birkenhead West is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,946 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $46K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Birkenhead West: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,946
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$46K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European69.5%
Asian18.9%
Māori6.3%
MELAA3.2%
Pacific Peoples2.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical303
Construction144
Retail Trade144
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score921
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023