Clendon Park West is a predominantly renter-occupied suburb in South Auckland, where 57% of households rent and the median weekly rent sits at $650. Indicative gross yields range from 3.1% to 3.6%, benchmarked against the Auckland median price of $1,000,000.
Analyse a Clendon Park West propertyMedian weekly rent in Clendon Park West from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 3.1%–3.6% 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.
With 57% of households renting, Clendon Park West has a firmly tenant-majority population, giving landlords a broad pool of prospective tenants. The suburb's median age of 37 and median household income of $107,700 suggest a working-age demographic with reasonable earning capacity, typically seeking family-sized homes.
Three-bedroom properties are the bread-and-butter of this market, commanding a median rent of $635 per week. The lower-to-upper quartile rent range of $589 to $691 per week indicates relatively consistent demand across different property sizes and conditions, reducing the likelihood of prolonged vacancy for well-presented rentals.
At a median weekly rent of $650 and benchmarked against the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, Clendon Park West generates indicative gross yields of 3.1% to 3.6%. These figures are consistent with the broader Auckland market and reflect the reality that entry prices in this city remain elevated relative to rental returns.
Investors should factor in property management fees, insurance, rates, and maintenance when calculating net returns, as these costs will reduce take-home yield below the gross figures. Properties priced below the Auckland median may push yields toward the upper end of the 3.1%–3.6% range, making purchase price negotiation an important lever for improving cash flow.
Clendon Park West offers a high-renter demographic — 57% of households — combined with a median weekly rent of $650 and a median household income of $107,700, suggesting tenants generally have the means to meet rental obligations. With a population of 3,132 and a median age of 37, the suburb supports steady demand for family-sized rentals, particularly three-bedroom homes at $635 per week.
Gross yields of 3.1%–3.6% are in line with the wider Auckland market, and investors prepared to take a long-term view may find the suburb's strong renter base provides reliable occupancy over time.
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