Fairview Heights is an established Auckland suburb with a median weekly rent of $875, reflecting its appeal to higher-income households and families. Indicative gross yields range from 2.9% to 5.7%, offering investors a spread of outcomes depending on purchase price and property configuration.
Analyse a Fairview Heights propertyMedian weekly rent in Fairview Heights from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 2.9%–5.7% 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 a median household income of $123,400 and a median age of 37, Fairview Heights attracts working professionals and established families who value quality housing and suburban amenity. Renters make up 29% of households across the suburb's population of 4,152, indicating a market that is predominantly owner-occupied but nonetheless supports a meaningful pool of rental demand.
The weekly rent range of $555 to $1,100 across the lower and upper quartiles underscores the diversity of stock available, from more modest dwellings through to larger family homes commanding premium rents. Landlords targeting the upper end of the market will find tenants who are financially capable and typically seek longer-term, stable tenancies.
Based on the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, indicative gross yields in Fairview Heights sit between 2.9% and 5.7%. The median weekly rent of $875 supports the stronger end of that range for well-priced acquisitions, though investors paying above the city median will naturally see compression toward the lower bound.
As with most Auckland suburbs, net yields will be materially lower once rates, insurance, property management fees, and maintenance are factored in. Investors should stress-test their numbers against the lower end of the yield range and ensure serviceability is not dependent on rental income alone given Auckland's elevated price environment.
Fairview Heights presents a compelling case for investors seeking quality tenants and stable rental income, supported by a median household income of $123,400 and a median weekly rent of $875. The suburb's relatively low renter proportion of 29% reflects strong owner-occupier demand, which can underpin long-term capital values even during softer rental periods.
The indicative yield range of 2.9% to 5.7% means return outcomes are highly sensitive to purchase price, making thorough due diligence and disciplined acquisition pricing essential for investors entering this market.
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