Whenuapai West

NZDep 5
Pop 1,248Median age 32Auckland

Whenuapai West is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,248 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $58K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.

Livability indicators for Whenuapai West: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 234 transport stops (233 bus, 1 ferry).

In 2026, Whenuapai West recorded 3 building approvals (3 houses, 0 units), down 98.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Transport Access234 stops Well Connected
Development-98% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,248
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$58K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian39.3%
European36.6%
Māori12.4%
Pacific Peoples9.5%
MELAA2.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction111
Professional, Scientific and Technical96
Retail Trade87
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score976
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops233
Ferry Terminals1
West Harbour Ferry Terminal(ferry)
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Houses3
YoY Change-98.5%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023