Mount Wellington North West

NZDep 5
Pop 2,970Median age 42Auckland

Mount Wellington North West is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,970 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Mount Wellington North West is $610 (610 houses, 560 units). This represents approximately 74% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Mount Wellington North West: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 415.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability74% Stretched
School QualityEQI 415 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$610
House Rent /wk$610
Unit Rent /wk$560
Rent-to-Income73.9%
Lodgements39
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,970
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$43K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European52.4%
Asian30.4%
Pacific Peoples7.5%
Māori6.7%
MELAA3.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical195
Health Care and Social Assistance165
Construction147
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI415
Total Students539
State1
Stanhope Road SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 415 · 539 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score978
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023