Parnell East

NZDep 2
Pop 3,276Median age 44Auckland

Parnell East is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,276 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $66K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Parnell East is $688 (688 houses, 618 units). This represents approximately 54% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Parnell East: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 382.

In 2026, Parnell East recorded 2 building approvals (0 houses, 2 units), down 89.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability54% Stretched
School QualityEQI 382 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-89% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$688
House Rent /wk$688
Unit Rent /wk$618
Rent-to-Income54.2%
Lodgements45
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,276
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$66K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European70.5%
Asian17.8%
Māori5.9%
MELAA3.8%
Pacific Peoples2.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical444
Health Care and Social Assistance186
Financial and Insurance156
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI382
Total Students497
State1
Parnell SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 382 · 497 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score932
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Units2
YoY Change-89.5%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023