Penrose

NZDep 6
Pop 1,029Median age 55Auckland

Penrose is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,029 and a median age of 55. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Penrose is $740 (740 houses, 500 units). This represents approximately 110% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Penrose: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 466.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability110% Stretched
School QualityEQI 466 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$740
House Rent /wk$740
Unit Rent /wk$500
Rent-to-Income109.9%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,029
Median Age55
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European51.2%
Asian28.4%
Pacific Peoples9.5%
Māori8.0%
MELAA2.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical63
Wholesale Trade36
Manufacturing33
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI466
Total Students1,467
State1
One Tree Hill CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 466 · 1,467 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score1001
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023