Totara Heights

NZDep 5
Pop 2,934Median age 34Auckland

Totara Heights is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,934 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $50K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Totara Heights is $675 (675 houses, 420 units). This represents approximately 70% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Totara Heights: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 753 transport stops (741 bus, 12 rail).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability70% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Transport Access753 stops Well Connected
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$675
House Rent /wk$675
Unit Rent /wk$420
Rent-to-Income70.2%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,934
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$50K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian36.5%
European27.5%
Pacific Peoples22.0%
Māori11.9%
MELAA2.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing222
Construction162
Retail Trade159
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score982
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations12
Bus Stops741
Puhinui Train Station 1(rail)
Puhinui Train Station 2(rail)
Homai Train Station 1(rail)
Homai Train Station 2(rail)
Manurewa Train Station 1(rail)
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023