Burswood is a settled residential suburb in Auckland with a median weekly rent of $740 and a relatively stable rental base across its community of around 1,596 residents. Indicative gross yields sit in the 3.7%–3.9% range, reflecting the suburb's position within Auckland's broader property market.
Analyse a Burswood propertyMedian weekly rent in Burswood from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 3.7%–3.9% uses the rent against the Auckland median sale price of $1,000,000. Net yield is lower after rates, insurance, management and maintenance.
From the Stats NZ 2023 Census. Rental demand indicators that shape tenant pool and vacancy.
Burswood attracts a mix of established families and working professionals, reflected in its median household income of $120,300 — comfortably above the national average. With a median age of 37 and 38% of households renting, the suburb has a meaningful rental population without being predominantly a transient market.
Three-bedroom properties dominate the rental mix, commanding a median rent of $740 per week, which aligns with the overall suburb median. Landlords in Burswood can generally expect tenants with stable employment and sound rental histories, making it a relatively low-maintenance market from a tenancy management perspective.
Based on the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, Burswood's indicative gross yield range sits at 3.7%–3.9%. The tight rent range of $720–$753 per week across the lower to upper quartile suggests consistent rental demand and limited volatility in achievable rents.
Investors should account for typical Auckland holding costs — rates, insurance, property management fees, and maintenance — which can meaningfully compress net yields below the gross figures. At these yield levels, capital growth assumptions will play a significant role in the overall investment thesis, so due diligence on long-term price trends in the area is essential.
Burswood presents a stable, if yield-constrained, investment proposition. The suburb's high median household income of $120,300 and 38% renter proportion point to a dependable pool of quality tenants, and the narrow rent band of $720–$753 per week indicates a consistent market without dramatic variance between properties.
With gross yields in the 3.7%–3.9% range, Burswood is better suited to investors with a longer-term, capital-growth-oriented strategy than those seeking strong immediate cash flow.
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