Helensville

NZDep 5
Pop 3,279Median age 36Auckland

Helensville is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,279 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Helensville: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 454; 1 hospital nearby.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 454 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,279
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$43K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European70.3%
Māori17.5%
Pacific Peoples6.4%
Asian4.7%
MELAA1.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction276
Education and Training183
Health Care and Social Assistance174
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI454
Total Students1,234
State2
Kaipara CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 460 · 751 students
Helensville SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 447 · 483 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score979
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
HOSPITALS (1)
Helensville Birthing CentreNGO Hospital
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023