Manurewa Central

NZDep 10
Pop 3,783Median age 32Auckland

Manurewa Central is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,783 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, Pacific Peoples, European.

Median weekly rent in Manurewa Central is $620 (620 houses, 550 units). This represents approximately 93% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Manurewa Central: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 495.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability93% Stretched
School QualityEQI 495 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$620
House Rent /wk$620
Unit Rent /wk$550
Rent-to-Income93.4%
Lodgements42
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,783
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian32.6%
Pacific Peoples28.4%
European19.6%
Māori16.9%
MELAA2.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing213
Construction198
Transport, Postal and Warehousing186
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI495
Total Students406
State1
Manurewa West SchoolContributing · State · EQI 495 · 406 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1126
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023