Glenfield East

NZDep 6
Pop 2,247Median age 36Auckland

Glenfield East is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,247 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $47K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Glenfield East is $650 (650 houses, 500 units). This represents approximately 72% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Glenfield East: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 434.

In 2026, Glenfield East recorded 4 building approvals (4 houses, 0 units), down 83.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability72% Stretched
School QualityEQI 434 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-83% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$650
House Rent /wk$650
Unit Rent /wk$500
Rent-to-Income72.2%
Lodgements42
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,247
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$47K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian55.6%
European29.6%
Māori6.8%
Pacific Peoples5.6%
MELAA2.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Retail Trade171
Construction159
Health Care and Social Assistance144
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI434
Total Students442
State1
Glenfield IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 434 · 442 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score996
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)4
  Houses4
YoY Change-83.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023