Glenfield West

NZDep 6
Pop 3,036Median age 36Auckland

Glenfield West is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,036 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Glenfield West is $650 (650 houses, 615 units). This represents approximately 75% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Glenfield West: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 466.

In 2026, Glenfield West recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 98.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability75% Stretched
School QualityEQI 466 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-98% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$650
House Rent /wk$650
Unit Rent /wk$615
Rent-to-Income74.8%
Lodgements39
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,036
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian43.8%
European40.6%
Māori6.0%
Pacific Peoples5.2%
MELAA4.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical234
Retail Trade219
Construction201
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI466
Total Students786
State1
Glenfield CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 466 · 786 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score989
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Houses2
YoY Change-98.2%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023