Hobson Ridge Central

NZDep 9
Pop 2,616Median age 30Auckland

Hobson Ridge Central is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,616 and a median age of 30. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Hobson Ridge Central is $455 (455 houses, 450 units). This represents approximately 70% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Hobson Ridge Central: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation).

In 2026, Hobson Ridge Central recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability70% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$455
House Rent /wk$455
Unit Rent /wk$450
Rent-to-Income70.0%
Lodgements147
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,616
Median Age30
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian55.4%
European21.5%
Māori10.4%
Pacific Peoples7.4%
MELAA5.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food393
Professional, Scientific and Technical219
Retail Trade165
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1094
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023