Grey Lynn Central

NZDep 3
Pop 3,471Median age 34Auckland

Grey Lynn Central is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,471 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $66K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Pacific Peoples, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Grey Lynn Central is $570 (570 houses, 615 units). This represents approximately 45% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Grey Lynn Central: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability45% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$570
House Rent /wk$570
Unit Rent /wk$615
Rent-to-Income44.8%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,471
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$66K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European71.3%
Pacific Peoples10.0%
Māori8.5%
Asian7.8%
MELAA2.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical567
Retail Trade201
Education and Training183
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score941
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023