Ellerslie Central is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,153 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $56K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori. Auckland population estimates moved +2.5% in the year ended June 2024, after averaging +1.2% a year from 2018 to 2023, which should be read as a broader regional movement backdrop rather than suburb-level migration precision. The resident employment base moved from 1,917 in 2018 to 1,917 in 2023 (+0.0%), which should be read as a census-to-census employment backdrop rather than a live jobs series. Te Waihanga's December 2025 Pipeline snapshot tracked over 12,000 NZ infrastructure initiatives, with more than 2,700 under construction and transport taking 52% of projected 2026 pipeline spend, which should be read as a broader national delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project list.
Livability indicators for Ellerslie Central: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 378; 21 transport stops (18 bus, 3 rail).
In 2026, Ellerslie Central recorded 9 building approvals (1 house, 8 units), down 97.7% year-on-year.