Northcross

NZDep 3
Pop 3,258Median age 38Auckland

Northcross is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,258 and a median age of 38. Median personal income is $49K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Northcross is $850 (850 houses, 410 units). This represents approximately 91% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Northcross: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 383.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability91% Stretched
School QualityEQI 383 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$850
House Rent /wk$850
Unit Rent /wk$410
Rent-to-Income91.1%
Lodgements33
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,258
Median Age38
Household Size
Personal Income$49K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European59.5%
Asian31.1%
Māori4.6%
MELAA2.9%
Pacific Peoples1.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical243
Retail Trade225
Construction219
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI383
Total Students1,945
State2
Northcross IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 394 · 1,501 students
Sherwood School (Auckland)Contributing · State · EQI 372 · 444 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score948
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023