Puhoi Valley

NZDep 3
Pop 4,017Median age 45Auckland

Puhoi Valley is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 4,017 and a median age of 45. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Puhoi Valley is $625 (625 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 72% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Puhoi Valley: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 425; 5 transport stops (5 bus).

In 2026, Puhoi Valley recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 93.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability72% Stretched
School QualityEQI 425 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Transport Access5 stops Some Access
Development-93% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$625
House Rent /wk$625
Rent-to-Income72.4%
Lodgements33
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population4,017
Median Age45
Household Size
Personal Income$45K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.8%
Māori8.8%
Pacific Peoples4.4%
Asian3.7%
MELAA1.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction363
Professional, Scientific and Technical279
Retail Trade210
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI425
Total Students100
State1
Kaipara Flats SchoolContributing · State · EQI 425 · 100 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score937
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-93.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023