Hillcrest North (Auckland)

NZDep 6
Pop 3,465Median age 36Auckland

Hillcrest North (Auckland) is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,465 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Hillcrest North (Auckland) is $820 (820 houses, 560 units). This represents approximately 96% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Hillcrest North (Auckland): NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 386.

In 2026, Hillcrest North (Auckland) recorded 10 building approvals (10 houses, 0 units), down 69.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability96% Stretched
School QualityEQI 386 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-70% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$820
House Rent /wk$820
Unit Rent /wk$560
Rent-to-Income96.3%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,465
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian46.5%
European40.9%
Māori6.7%
Pacific Peoples3.4%
MELAA2.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical243
Construction207
Health Care and Social Assistance207
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI386
Total Students363
State1
Sunnybrae Normal SchoolContributing · State · EQI 386 · 363 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score991
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)10
  Houses10
YoY Change-69.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023