Waiuku Central

NZDep 7
Pop 1,344Median age 36Auckland

Waiuku Central is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,344 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Waiuku Central is $560 (560 houses, 350 units). This represents approximately 71% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Waiuku Central: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability71% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 7 Moderate
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$560
House Rent /wk$560
Unit Rent /wk$350
Rent-to-Income70.9%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,344
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European65.6%
Māori18.1%
Asian10.4%
Pacific Peoples5.3%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing114
Construction90
Health Care and Social Assistance60
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile7/10
NZDep Score1017
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023