Manukau Central

NZDep 9
Pop 963Median age 34Auckland

Manukau Central is a small community in Auckland with a population of 963 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, Pacific Peoples, European.

Median weekly rent in Manukau Central is $495 (495 houses, 475 units). This represents approximately 57% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Manukau Central: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 432.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability57% Stretched
School QualityEQI 432 Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$495
House Rent /wk$495
Unit Rent /wk$475
Rent-to-Income56.9%
Lodgements45
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population963
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian27.5%
Pacific Peoples25.4%
European25.1%
Māori20.1%
MELAA1.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing60
Transport, Postal and Warehousing54
Retail Trade48
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI432
Total Students712
State1
Puhinui SchoolContributing · State · EQI 432 · 712 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1109
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023