Epsom Central-North is one of Auckland's most established inner-city neighbourhoods, attracting high-income renters and commanding a median weekly rent of $880. Indicative gross yields range from 3.2% to 6%, reflecting the suburb's premium property values and resilient rental demand.
Analyse a Epsom Central-North propertyMedian weekly rent in Epsom Central-North from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 3.2%–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.
Epsom Central-North draws a relatively affluent renter cohort, consistent with a median household income of $119,000 and a median age of 37. Renters make up 39% of households across this suburb of 3,591 residents, suggesting a solid but selective pool of tenants who tend to prioritise quality, space, and location over price alone.
The rent range runs from $620 at the lower quartile to $1,150 at the upper quartile each week, indicating meaningful variation in stock — from compact apartments to large family homes. One-bedroom properties median at $535 per week and two-bedroom properties at $633 per week, positioning smaller dwellings as accessible entry points while larger homes command a significant premium.
Based on the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, indicative gross yields in Epsom Central-North sit between 3.2% and 6%. The upper end of that range is achievable where purchase prices are keener or rental income is optimised, though investors should budget carefully for rates, insurance, maintenance, and property management fees that will compress net returns.
At the lower end of the yield range, cash-flow neutrality or positive cash flow may be difficult to achieve with typical mortgage leverage, so investors should stress-test their numbers at current lending rates. The suburb's strong demographic profile and above-average household incomes do support rent stability and lower vacancy risk, which can partially offset tighter yields.
Epsom Central-North offers the defensive qualities typical of a well-established, high-income Auckland suburb — strong tenant quality, a $880 median weekly rent, and a household income base of $119,000 that underpins rent-paying capacity. The 39% renter share across a relatively small population of 3,591 means competition for well-presented rentals remains meaningful, keeping vacancy periods generally short.
Investors with a long-term capital growth outlook and capacity to manage modest initial yields may find Epsom Central-North a compelling hold, while those seeking strong immediate cash flow will need to scrutinise purchase price carefully against the 3.2%–6% indicative gross yield range.
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