Buckland

NZDep 4
Pop 1,233Median age 39Auckland

Buckland is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,233 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $46K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Buckland is $930 (930 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 106% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Buckland: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 433.

In 2026, Buckland recorded 6 building approvals (0 houses, 6 units), down 85.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability106% Stretched
School QualityEQI 433 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-86% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$930
House Rent /wk$930
Rent-to-Income105.6%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,233
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$46K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European68.3%
Māori13.4%
Asian12.1%
Pacific Peoples5.7%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction81
Manufacturing75
Wholesale Trade69
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI433
Total Students580
Private : Fully Registered1
State1
Pukekohe Christian SchoolComposite · Private : Fully Registered · 322 students
Buckland SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 433 · 258 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score961
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)6
  Units6
YoY Change-85.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023