South Head

NZDep 6
Pop 2,859Median age 42Auckland

South Head is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,859 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in South Head is $650 (650 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 84% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for South Head: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 462; 14 transport stops (14 bus).

In 2026, South Head recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability84% Stretched
School QualityEQI 462 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Transport Access14 stops Some Access
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$650
House Rent /wk$650
Rent-to-Income84.1%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,859
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$40K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European74.2%
Māori18.2%
Pacific Peoples4.0%
Asian3.0%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction240
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing195
Education and Training129
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI462
Total Students176
State2
Waioneke SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 448 · 89 students
Woodhill SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 477 · 87 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score995
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023