Maungawhau

NZDep 2
Pop 2,742Median age 36Auckland

Maungawhau is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,742 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $57K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Maungawhau is $835 (835 houses, 565 units). This represents approximately 76% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Maungawhau: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 344.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability76% Stretched
School QualityEQI 344 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$835
House Rent /wk$835
Unit Rent /wk$565
Rent-to-Income76.2%
Lodgements30
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,742
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$57K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European59.3%
Asian28.4%
Māori5.7%
Pacific Peoples4.2%
MELAA2.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical315
Health Care and Social Assistance159
Education and Training153
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI344
Total Students616
State1
Maungawhau SchoolContributing · State · EQI 344 · 616 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score928
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023