Takapuna Central

NZDep 3
Pop 2,898Median age 50Auckland

Takapuna Central is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,898 and a median age of 50. Median personal income is $57K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Livability indicators for Takapuna Central: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 375.

In 2026, Takapuna Central recorded 5 building approvals (5 houses, 0 units), down 54.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 375 Above Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-54% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,898
Median Age50
Household Size
Personal Income$57K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European70.4%
Asian19.6%
Māori5.2%
MELAA3.4%
Pacific Peoples1.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical321
Health Care and Social Assistance141
Retail Trade132
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI375
Total Students406
Private : Fully Registered1
State1
Takapuna SchoolContributing · State · EQI 375 · 340 students
Crimson AGE SchoolComposite · Private : Fully Registered · 66 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score950
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)5
  Houses5
YoY Change-54.5%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023