Northcote Central (Auckland)

NZDep 7
Pop 2,361Median age 32Auckland

Northcote Central (Auckland) is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,361 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $49K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Northcote Central (Auckland) is $635 (635 houses, 660 units). This represents approximately 67% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Northcote Central (Auckland): NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 458.

In 2026, Northcote Central (Auckland) recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability67% Stretched
School QualityEQI 458 Average
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$635
House Rent /wk$635
Unit Rent /wk$660
Rent-to-Income67.3%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,361
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$49K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European39.4%
Asian30.9%
Pacific Peoples14.6%
Māori11.7%
MELAA3.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical216
Construction135
Health Care and Social Assistance129
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI458
Total Students808
State2
Northcote IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 404 · 662 students
Onepoto SchoolContributing · State · EQI 512 · 146 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1021
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023