New Lynn Central South

NZDep 9
Pop 3,312Median age 36Auckland

New Lynn Central South is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,312 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in New Lynn Central South is $408 (408 houses, 420 units). This represents approximately 55% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for New Lynn Central South: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 451.

In 2026, New Lynn Central South recorded 11 building approvals (11 houses, 0 units), down 60.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability55% Stretched
School QualityEQI 451 Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development-61% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$408
House Rent /wk$408
Unit Rent /wk$420
Rent-to-Income55.3%
Lodgements36
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,312
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$38K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian46.0%
European26.1%
Pacific Peoples15.1%
Māori8.9%
MELAA3.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical180
Health Care and Social Assistance171
Retail Trade159
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI451
Total Students389
State1
New Lynn SchoolContributing · State · EQI 451 · 389 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1068
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)11
  Houses11
YoY Change-60.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023