Waiuku East

NZDep 6
Pop 1,791Median age 36Auckland

Waiuku East is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,791 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 East is $600 (600 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 77% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Waiuku East: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 453.

In 2026, Waiuku East recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability77% Stretched
School QualityEQI 453 Average
DeprivationDecile 6 Moderate
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$600
House Rent /wk$600
Rent-to-Income77.0%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,791
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$41K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European68.4%
Māori19.5%
Asian7.3%
Pacific Peoples4.5%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing171
Construction102
Education and Training72
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI453
Total Students348
State1
Waiuku Primary SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 453 · 348 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile6/10
NZDep Score1003
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023