Sunnynook South

NZDep 6
Pop 2,631Median age 35Auckland

Sunnynook South is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,631 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $44K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Sunnynook South is $710 (710 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 85% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Sunnynook South: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation).

In 2026, Sunnynook South recorded 18 building approvals (10 houses, 8 units), down 56.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability85% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-56% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$710
House Rent /wk$710
Rent-to-Income84.9%
Lodgements36
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,631
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$44K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian50.8%
European33.6%
Māori7.3%
Pacific Peoples5.1%
MELAA3.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical186
Construction174
Retail Trade168
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score1002
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)18
  Houses10
  Units8
YoY Change-56.1%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023