Howick Central

NZDep 4
Pop 3,681Median age 37Auckland

Howick Central is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,681 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $46K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Howick Central is $710 (710 houses, 570 units). This represents approximately 80% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Howick Central: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 391.

In 2026, Howick Central recorded 8 building approvals (0 houses, 8 units), down 75.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability80% Stretched
School QualityEQI 391 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-76% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$710
House Rent /wk$710
Unit Rent /wk$570
Rent-to-Income79.7%
Lodgements72
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,681
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$46K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European56.1%
Asian29.2%
Māori7.2%
Pacific Peoples5.6%
MELAA1.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction231
Manufacturing225
Professional, Scientific and Technical216
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI391
Total Students771
State1
Owairoa Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 391 · 771 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score954
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)8
  Units8
YoY Change-75.8%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023