Howick West

NZDep 4
Pop 4,074Median age 38Auckland

Howick West is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 4,074 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Howick West is $650 (650 houses, 520 units). This represents approximately 76% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Howick West: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 422.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability76% Stretched
School QualityEQI 422 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$650
House Rent /wk$650
Unit Rent /wk$520
Rent-to-Income76.3%
Lodgements69
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population4,074
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European48.1%
Asian37.7%
Māori7.1%
Pacific Peoples5.1%
MELAA2.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction291
Retail Trade240
Professional, Scientific and Technical234
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI422
Total Students297
State1
Howick Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 422 · 297 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score962
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023