Half Moon Bay South East

NZDep 7
Pop 3,042Median age 35Auckland

Half Moon Bay South East is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,042 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Half Moon Bay South East is $690 (690 houses, 465 units). This represents approximately 87% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Half Moon Bay South East: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 431; 633 transport stops (629 bus, 2 rail, 2 ferry).

In 2026, Half Moon Bay South East recorded 1 building approval (0 houses, 1 unit), down 97.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability87% Stretched
School QualityEQI 431 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Transport Access633 stops Well Connected
Development-98% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$690
House Rent /wk$690
Unit Rent /wk$465
Rent-to-Income87.1%
Lodgements51
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,042
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian46.3%
European36.9%
Pacific Peoples8.0%
Māori6.2%
MELAA2.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction174
Manufacturing168
Professional, Scientific and Technical153
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI431
Total Students2,277
State1
Pakuranga CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 431 · 2,277 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1007
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops629
Ferry Terminals2
Glen Innes Train Station 1(rail)
Glen Innes Train Station 2(rail)
Half Moon Bay Sealink Ferry Terminal(ferry)
Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal(ferry)
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Units1
YoY Change-97.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023