Burswood

NZDep 4
Pop 1,596Median age 39Auckland

Burswood is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,596 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Burswood is $740 (740 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 82% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Burswood: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Burswood recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability82% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$740
House Rent /wk$740
Rent-to-Income81.5%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,596
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$47K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian50.9%
European31.9%
Pacific Peoples7.1%
Māori6.7%
MELAA3.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Retail Trade108
Manufacturing105
Construction87
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score961
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023