Botany Downs West

NZDep 4
Pop 3,492Median age 39Auckland

Botany Downs West is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,492 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Botany Downs West: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 404.

In 2026, Botany Downs West recorded 9 building approvals (3 houses, 6 units), down 67.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 404 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-68% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,492
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European46.9%
Asian38.8%
Pacific Peoples6.5%
Māori5.4%
MELAA2.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing228
Construction195
Retail Trade195
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI404
Total Students1,658
State : Integrated1
State1
Elim Christian CollegeComposite · State : Integrated · EQI 379 · 1,069 students
Howick IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 429 · 589 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score957
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)9
  Houses3
  Units6
YoY Change-67.9%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023