Blockhouse Bay Central

NZDep 6
Pop 3,147Median age 38Auckland

Blockhouse Bay Central is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,147 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Blockhouse Bay Central: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 378.

In 2026, Blockhouse Bay Central recorded 4 building approvals (0 houses, 4 units), down 71.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 378 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-71% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,147
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$39K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian50.5%
European31.5%
Pacific Peoples9.0%
Māori6.1%
MELAA2.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical222
Health Care and Social Assistance162
Retail Trade141
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI378
Total Students1,076
State1
State : Integrated1
Blockhouse Bay IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 401 · 825 students
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)Contributing · State : Integrated · EQI 356 · 251 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score994
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Units4
YoY Change-71.4%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023