Ferguson is a predominantly renter-occupied Auckland suburb where 74% of households rent, signalling strong and consistent tenant demand. With a median weekly rent of $618 and indicative gross yields ranging from 2.8% to 3.7%, it sits within the broader Auckland investment landscape worth understanding carefully.
Analyse a Ferguson propertyMedian weekly rent in Ferguson from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 2.8%–3.7% 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.
Ferguson's rental market is characterised by a high renter concentration — 74% of households are tenants — which reflects a suburb where the majority of residents actively seek rental accommodation rather than owner-occupier housing. With a median age of 37 and a median household income of $90,300, the typical Ferguson tenant skews toward working-age professionals and established families with reasonable earning capacity.
The suburb's population of 3,063 supports a self-contained community feel while still sitting within the broader Auckland market. Three-bedroom properties are the most represented rental type, with a median weekly rent of $618, suggesting demand is driven largely by families and flatting households rather than single occupants.
Based on the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, Ferguson's indicative gross yield range sits between 2.8% and 3.7%. The lower quartile rent of $538 per week and upper quartile of $705 per week illustrate the range of outcomes investors can expect depending on property quality, size, and condition. Higher-specification or well-located properties within the suburb are more likely to achieve rents toward the upper quartile.
As with all Auckland suburbs at this price point, gross yields in the 2.8%–3.7% range mean net cash flow will be tightly managed once mortgage costs, rates, insurance, and maintenance are accounted for. Investors should stress-test their figures against current interest rates and factor in potential vacancy periods, even in a suburb with a strong renter majority.
Ferguson presents a compelling case for tenant demand, with 74% of households renting and a median household income of $90,300 suggesting tenants who can sustain consistent rental payments. The median weekly rent of $618 for a three-bedroom property is reasonable by Auckland standards, and the lower-to-upper quartile range of $538–$705 per week gives investors a realistic picture of achievable rents across the property spectrum.
Yield-conscious investors should note that the indicative gross yield range of 2.8%–3.7% reflects the reality of Auckland's elevated price base, meaning capital growth expectations and long-term hold strategy are likely to be as important as immediate income returns.
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