Ōtāhuhu South West

Pop 3,372Median age 33Auckland

Ōtāhuhu South West is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,372 and a median age of 33. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are Pacific Peoples, European, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Ōtāhuhu South West is $508 (508 houses, 360 units). This represents approximately 76% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Ōtāhuhu South West: 2 schools with avg EQI 509.

In 2026, Ōtāhuhu South West recorded 3 building approvals (0 houses, 3 units), down 85% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability76% Stretched
School QualityEQI 509 Below Average
Development-85% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$508
House Rent /wk$508
Unit Rent /wk$360
Rent-to-Income75.9%
Lodgements57
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,372
Median Age33
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Pacific Peoples43.3%
European19.7%
Asian19.2%
Māori16.8%
MELAA1.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing195
Construction183
Education and Training147
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI509
Total Students2,419
State1
Private : Fully Registered1
King's CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · Private : Fully Registered · 1,235 students
Otahuhu CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 509 · 1,184 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Units3
YoY Change-85%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023