Papatoetoe Central West

NZDep 8
Pop 3,372Median age 34Auckland

Papatoetoe Central West is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,372 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, Pacific Peoples, European.

Livability indicators for Papatoetoe Central West: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation).

In 2026, Papatoetoe Central West recorded 7 building approvals (0 houses, 7 units), down 86% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development-86% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,372
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian49.1%
Pacific Peoples22.3%
European19.3%
Māori8.9%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing237
Retail Trade192
Transport, Postal and Warehousing177
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1060
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)7
  Units7
YoY Change-86%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023