Manurewa South is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,871 and a median age of 28. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are Pacific Peoples, Māori, Asian. Auckland population estimates moved +2.5% in the year ended June 2024, after averaging +1.2% a year from 2018 to 2023, which should be read as a broader regional movement backdrop rather than suburb-level migration precision. The resident employment base moved from 1,155 in 2018 to 1,152 in 2023 (-0.3%), which should be read as a census-to-census employment backdrop rather than a live jobs series. Te Waihanga's December 2025 Pipeline snapshot tracked over 12,000 NZ infrastructure initiatives, with more than 2,700 under construction and transport taking 52% of projected 2026 pipeline spend, which should be read as a broader national delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project list.
Livability indicators for Manurewa South: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 0; 16 transport stops (14 bus, 2 rail).
In 2026, Manurewa South recorded 37 building approvals (6 houses, 31 units), down 43.1% year-on-year.