Narrow Neck

NZDep 2
Pop 4,416Median age 44Auckland

Narrow Neck is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 4,416 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $50K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Narrow Neck is $800 (800 houses, 470 units). This represents approximately 84% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Narrow Neck: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 366.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability84% Stretched
School QualityEQI 366 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$800
House Rent /wk$800
Unit Rent /wk$470
Rent-to-Income83.5%
Lodgements45
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population4,416
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$50K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European79.0%
Asian10.2%
Māori6.5%
Pacific Peoples2.4%
MELAA2.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical417
Public Administration and Safety219
Education and Training207
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI366
Total Students158
State1
Vauxhall SchoolContributing · State · EQI 366 · 158 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score921
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023