Bucklands Beach Central

NZDep 4
Pop 1,977Median age 41Auckland

Bucklands Beach Central is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,977 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, MELAA.

Median weekly rent in Bucklands Beach Central is $880 (880 houses, 595 units). This represents approximately 107% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Bucklands Beach Central: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 360.

In 2026, Bucklands Beach Central recorded 20 building approvals (15 houses, 5 units), down 83.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability107% Stretched
School QualityEQI 360 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-83% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$880
House Rent /wk$880
Unit Rent /wk$595
Rent-to-Income106.9%
Lodgements33
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,977
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$43K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian60.0%
European33.9%
MELAA2.8%
Māori2.0%
Pacific Peoples1.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical111
Construction99
Manufacturing96
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI360
Total Students1,381
State2
Bucklands Beach IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 367 · 934 students
Pigeon Mountain SchoolContributing · State · EQI 353 · 447 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score962
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)20
  Houses15
  Units5
YoY Change-83.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023