Waikowhai Bay

NZDep 3
Pop 1,971Median age 37Auckland

Waikowhai Bay is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,971 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $55K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Waikowhai Bay: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 424.

In 2026, Waikowhai Bay recorded 3 building approvals (2 houses, 1 unit), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 424 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,971
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$55K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian50.0%
European33.6%
Pacific Peoples8.4%
Māori4.1%
MELAA3.9%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical186
Construction114
Retail Trade105
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI424
Total Students330
State : Integrated1
State1
Waikowhai Primary SchoolContributing · State · EQI 433 · 189 students
Monte Cecilia Catholic SchoolContributing · State : Integrated · EQI 414 · 141 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score938
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses2
  Units1
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023