Farm Cove

NZDep 2
Pop 2,061Median age 43Auckland

Farm Cove is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,061 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $50K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Farm Cove: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 395.

In 2026, Farm Cove recorded 3 building approvals (0 houses, 3 units), down 76.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 395 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-77% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,061
Median Age43
Household Size
Personal Income$50K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European60.4%
Asian29.8%
Māori5.6%
Pacific Peoples2.3%
MELAA1.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical135
Construction129
Education and Training129
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI395
Total Students1,112
State2
Wakaaranga SchoolContributing · State · EQI 381 · 611 students
Farm Cove IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 409 · 501 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score922
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Units3
YoY Change-76.9%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023