Milford West

NZDep 3
Pop 2,997Median age 41Auckland

Milford West is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,997 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Milford West is $710 (710 houses, 585 units). This represents approximately 72% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Milford West: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 356.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability72% Stretched
School QualityEQI 356 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$710
House Rent /wk$710
Unit Rent /wk$585
Rent-to-Income72.4%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,997
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$51K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European58.2%
Asian31.7%
Māori5.1%
MELAA3.5%
Pacific Peoples1.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical273
Health Care and Social Assistance180
Retail Trade141
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI356
Total Students545
State1
Milford School (Auckland)Contributing · State · EQI 356 · 545 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score947
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023