Hobson Ridge South

NZDep 8
Pop 1,563Median age 32Auckland

Hobson Ridge South is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,563 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Hobson Ridge South is $450 (450 houses, 390 units). This represents approximately 63% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Hobson Ridge South: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability63% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$450
House Rent /wk$450
Unit Rent /wk$390
Rent-to-Income62.7%
Lodgements87
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,563
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian52.0%
European27.8%
Māori8.2%
MELAA8.0%
Pacific Peoples4.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food243
Professional, Scientific and Technical135
Retail Trade90
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1057
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023