Grey Lynn West

NZDep 7
Pop 2,865Median age 35Auckland

Grey Lynn West is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,865 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $55K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Pacific Peoples, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Grey Lynn West is $418 (418 houses, 620 units). This represents approximately 40% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Grey Lynn West: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 413.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability40% Moderate
School QualityEQI 413 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$418
House Rent /wk$418
Unit Rent /wk$620
Rent-to-Income39.7%
Lodgements48
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,865
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$55K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European62.5%
Pacific Peoples13.3%
Māori11.1%
Asian10.1%
MELAA3.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical333
Retail Trade144
Accommodation and Food135
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI413
Total Students313
State1
State : Integrated1
Grey Lynn SchoolContributing · State · EQI 379 · 237 students
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 447 · 76 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1008
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023