New Lynn South is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,640 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $46K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Pacific Peoples. Auckland population estimates moved +2.5% in the year ended June 2024, after averaging +1.2% a year from 2018 to 2023, which should be read as a broader regional movement backdrop rather than suburb-level migration precision. The resident employment base moved from 1,395 in 2018 to 1,398 in 2023 (+0.2%), which should be read as a census-to-census employment backdrop rather than a live jobs series. Te Waihanga's December 2025 Pipeline snapshot tracked over 12,000 NZ infrastructure initiatives, with more than 2,700 under construction and transport taking 52% of projected 2026 pipeline spend, which should be read as a broader national delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project list.
Livability indicators for New Lynn South: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 385; 8 transport stops (8 bus).
In 2026, New Lynn South recorded 4 building approvals (2 houses, 2 units), down 83.3% year-on-year.