Botany Downs East

NZDep 3
Pop 2,283Median age 39Auckland

Botany Downs East is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,283 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Botany Downs East is $740 (740 houses, 590 units). This represents approximately 82% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Botany Downs East: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 392.

In 2026, Botany Downs East recorded 7 building approvals (5 houses, 2 units), down 91.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability82% Stretched
School QualityEQI 392 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-91% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$740
House Rent /wk$740
Unit Rent /wk$590
Rent-to-Income82.2%
Lodgements51
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,283
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$47K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European51.5%
Asian35.1%
Māori5.9%
Pacific Peoples5.6%
MELAA1.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing138
Retail Trade138
Construction132
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI392
Total Students550
State1
Botany Downs SchoolContributing · State · EQI 392 · 550 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score947
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)7
  Houses5
  Units2
YoY Change-91.5%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023