Massey Road South is a predominantly renter-occupied Auckland suburb where 57% of households rent, underpinning consistent demand for well-presented investment properties. Indicative gross yields sit in the 3.5%–3.9% range against Auckland's median price benchmark, with a median weekly rent of $700 across all property types.
Analyse a Massey Road South propertyMedian weekly rent in Massey Road South from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 3.5%–3.9% 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, Massey Road South has a firmly tenant-majority character that gives landlords a broad pool of prospective occupants to draw from. The suburb's median age of 37 and median household income of $124,200 suggest a working-age, relatively financially stable renter base — a profile that typically supports reliable tenancy and lower vacancy risk.
Weekly rents cluster in a fairly tight band, with the lower-to-upper quartile range running from $680 to $750 per week, indicating predictable market pricing rather than extreme variation between properties. One-bedroom accommodation commands a notable median of $748 per week, reflecting strong demand for smaller, more affordable dwellings within the suburb.
Indicative gross yields for Massey Road South fall in the 3.5%–3.9% range, calculated against the Auckland median price of $1,000,000. While these figures sit at the lower end of what many investors consider compelling, they are broadly in line with what Auckland's established suburbs currently offer, and the high renter proportion helps underpin occupancy rates.
Investors should stress-test cash flow carefully at these yield levels, factoring in rates, insurance, property management fees, and maintenance before committing. At a median rent of $700 per week, the gap between gross and net yield can be meaningful, so understanding your full cost structure is essential before acquiring in this suburb.
Massey Road South presents a stable, if measured, investment case for Auckland landlords. The high renter proportion of 57% and a median household income of $124,200 suggest tenants who are established in the workforce and capable of sustaining rents in the $680–$750 per week range, reducing the likelihood of sustained vacancy.
With the Auckland housing market remaining competitive, yield improvement will likely depend on rental growth rather than sharp price corrections, making tenant retention and property condition key levers for investors in this suburb.
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