Papakura Kelvin

NZDep 10
Pop 2,262Median age 30Auckland

Papakura Kelvin is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,262 and a median age of 30. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Papakura Kelvin: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,262
Median Age30
Household Size
Personal Income$38K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori31.0%
European26.9%
Pacific Peoples23.4%
Asian17.6%
MELAA1.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing147
Construction129
Retail Trade96
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1155
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023