Papakura West

NZDep 9
Pop 1,914Median age 36Auckland

Papakura West is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,914 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $36K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Papakura West is $600 (600 houses, 550 units). This represents approximately 88% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Papakura West: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation).

In 2026, Papakura West recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability88% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$600
House Rent /wk$600
Unit Rent /wk$550
Rent-to-Income87.6%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,914
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$36K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European42.0%
Māori21.0%
Asian18.9%
Pacific Peoples17.4%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing120
Health Care and Social Assistance96
Construction81
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1069
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023