Papakura Central

NZDep 10
Pop 3,684Median age 34Auckland

Papakura Central is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,684 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Papakura Central is $555 (555 houses, 430 units). This represents approximately 78% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Papakura Central: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 503.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability78% Stretched
School QualityEQI 503 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$555
House Rent /wk$555
Unit Rent /wk$430
Rent-to-Income77.8%
Lodgements36
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,684
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European37.9%
Māori24.4%
Asian19.9%
Pacific Peoples16.2%
MELAA1.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing231
Health Care and Social Assistance177
Construction165
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI503
Total Students418
State2
Papakura Central SchoolContributing · State · EQI 437 · 418 students
Papakura Activity CentreActivity Centre · State · EQI 569
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1139
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023