Muriwai Valley-Bethells Beach

NZDep 2
Pop 1,089Median age 42Auckland

Muriwai Valley-Bethells Beach is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,089 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Muriwai Valley-Bethells Beach is $688 (688 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 79% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Muriwai Valley-Bethells Beach: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Muriwai Valley-Bethells Beach recorded 8 building approvals (0 houses, 8 units), up 300% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability79% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development+300% Accelerating
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$688
House Rent /wk$688
Rent-to-Income78.8%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,089
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.9%
Māori11.4%
Pacific Peoples3.1%
Asian2.9%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction96
Professional, Scientific and Technical72
Education and Training57
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score929
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)8
  Units8
YoY Change+300%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023