Hillcrest West is an established Auckland neighbourhood with a median weekly rent of $650 and indicative gross yields ranging from 3% to 4.1%. Its blend of owner-occupiers and renters — who make up 32% of households — creates a stable, professionally oriented tenant base that appeals to long-term investors.
Analyse a Hillcrest West (Auckland) propertyMedian weekly rent in Hillcrest West (Auckland) from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 3%–4.1% 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.
Hillcrest West commands a median weekly rent of $650, with the middle half of listings falling between $580 and $788 per week — a range that reflects the suburb's varied housing stock, from compact two-bedroom units to larger family homes. Two-bedroom properties currently rent at a median of $638 per week, while three-bedroom homes fetch $763 per week, giving landlords clear benchmarks when assessing purchase targets.
With a median household income of $138,500 and a median age of 37, the suburb attracts working professionals and established families who tend to prioritise tenancy stability and property upkeep. At 32% renters across roughly 3,276 residents, demand is consistent without being dominated by the transient tenant turnover common in higher-density suburbs.
Based on the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, Hillcrest West properties generate indicative gross yields of 3% to 4.1%. Investors acquiring properties at or below the city median who can secure rents toward the upper quartile of $788 per week will be best positioned to approach the top of that yield range.
As with all Auckland suburbs in this yield band, buyers should stress-test cash flow against mortgage servicing costs, rates, insurance, and maintenance before committing. Properties priced above the Auckland median will compress yields further, so disciplined purchase-price negotiation is essential to preserving returns.
Hillcrest West presents a balanced proposition for Auckland investors: a well-above-average median household income of $138,500 signals strong tenant affordability, while a median weekly rent of $650 provides a solid income base. Gross yields of 3%–4.1% are broadly in line with the Auckland market, meaning capital growth expectations will play a significant role in total-return calculations.
The suburb's relatively low renter proportion of 32% and a median age of 37 suggest a mature, owner-occupier-influenced community — a feature that tends to underpin property values and neighbourhood quality over the long term.
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