Ōwairaka West

Pop 3,015Median age 33Auckland

Ōwairaka West is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,015 and a median age of 33. Median personal income is $50K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Ōwairaka West is $700 (700 houses, 638 units). This represents approximately 73% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Ōwairaka West: 1 school with avg EQI 431.

In 2026, Ōwairaka West recorded 20 building approvals (8 houses, 12 units), down 87.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability73% Stretched
School QualityEQI 431 Average
Development-87% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$700
House Rent /wk$700
Unit Rent /wk$638
Rent-to-Income72.5%
Lodgements30
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,015
Median Age33
Household Size
Personal Income$50K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European36.8%
Asian35.3%
Pacific Peoples13.6%
Māori8.7%
MELAA5.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Professional, Scientific and Technical234
Education and Training171
Retail Trade165
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI431
Total Students359
State1
Owairaka District SchoolContributing · State · EQI 431 · 359 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)20
  Houses8
  Units12
YoY Change-87.1%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023