Tamakae

NZDep 6
Pop 2,601Median age 42Auckland

Tamakae is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,601 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Tamakae: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 468.

In 2026, Tamakae recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 468 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,601
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$39K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European71.0%
Māori17.8%
Pacific Peoples5.3%
Asian5.2%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing204
Construction180
Retail Trade129
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI468
Total Students1,319
State2
Waiuku CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 476 · 1,062 students
Sandspit Road SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 459 · 257 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score1001
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023