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Mount Albert North Rental Yield 2026

Mount Albert North is an established Auckland residential neighbourhood with a strong rental base, where 48% of households are renters and the median weekly rent sits at $650. Investors can expect indicative gross yields in the range of 2.9%–4.4%, benchmarked against the Auckland median price of $1,000,000.

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Indicative Gross Yield
2.9–4.4%
Based on Auckland median price
Median Weekly Rent
$650/wk
All property types · MBIE bonds
Auckland Median Price
$1M
REINZ · indicative
Data updated 2025-12 · Sources: MBIE tenancy bond data · Stats NZ 2023 Census · REINZ
Median rent by bedroom

Mount Albert North weekly rents

Median weekly rent in Mount Albert North from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.

1 Bedroom
$578/wk
2 Bedroom
$595/wk
3 Bedroom
$850/wk

Indicative gross yield range of 2.9%–4.4% uses the rent against the Auckland median sale price of $1,000,000. Net yield is lower after rates, insurance, management and maintenance.

Suburb demographics

Who rents in Mount Albert North?

From the Stats NZ 2023 Census. Rental demand indicators that shape tenant pool and vacancy.

Median Rent
$650/wk
Rent Range
$565–$850
Renters
48%
Median Income
$118,200
Median Age
37 yrs
Population
4,143
Investor guide

Investing in Mount Albert North

Who Rents in Mount Albert North?

Mount Albert North attracts a diverse mix of renters drawn to its accessibility, established amenities, and proximity to central Auckland. With a median age of just 37 and a suburb population of 4,143, the tenant pool leans towards working professionals and young families who value connectivity without paying inner-city prices.

Nearly half of all households — 48% — are renters, signalling reliable and consistent demand across the rental market. The suburb's relatively high median household income of $118,200 suggests tenants are generally financially stable, which can support timely rent payments and reduce vacancy risk for landlords.

Yields and Cash-Flow Considerations

Based on the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, indicative gross yields in Mount Albert North range from 2.9% to 4.4%, which is broadly in line with what investors encounter across much of inner-to-middle Auckland. The median weekly rent of $650 provides a reasonable income base, with the upper quartile reaching $850 per week — typically achievable on well-presented three-bedroom homes.

Bedroom configuration matters here: one-bedroom rentals return a median of $578 per week, two-bedroom properties sit at $595, and three-bedroom homes command $850 per week. Investors targeting stronger cash flow should consider larger family-sized dwellings, which appear to attract proportionally higher rents relative to smaller configurations.

Investor Snapshot

Is Mount Albert North a good place to invest?

Mount Albert North offers a relatively stable rental environment underpinned by strong tenant demographics, with a median household income of $118,200 and nearly half of all households renting. The indicative gross yield range of 2.9%–4.4% reflects the premium Auckland market conditions and means investors should enter with realistic cash-flow expectations rather than anticipating high immediate returns.

The suburb's young median age of 37 and consistent rental demand suggest it is well-positioned to maintain occupancy levels, though long-term capital growth prospects will remain closely tied to the broader Auckland market.

Pros
  • High proportion of renters (48%) supports consistent tenant demand
  • Affluent tenant base with median household income of $118,200 reduces financial risk
  • Three-bedroom properties can achieve $850/wk, supporting stronger yield outcomes
Cons
  • Indicative gross yields at the lower end (2.9%) may result in negative cash flow at current Auckland price levels
  • Entry prices benchmarked at Auckland's $1,000,000 median require significant capital outlay
  • Smaller dwellings show modest rent differentiation, with only a $17/wk gap between one- and two-bedroom medians
FAQ

Mount Albert North rental yield — common questions

The median weekly rent across all property types in Mount Albert North is $650 per week. Rents range from $565 at the lower quartile to $850 at the upper quartile, reflecting the variety of dwelling sizes and quality across the suburb.
Based on the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, indicative gross yields in Mount Albert North sit between 2.9% and 4.4%. Achieving yields toward the upper end of this range will typically require a well-priced acquisition or a property capable of commanding rents closer to the $850 per week upper quartile.
Mount Albert North's median age of 37 and median household income of $118,200 point to a tenant base of working professionals and established families. With 48% of households renting, the suburb has a well-developed private rental market that should appeal to buy-and-hold investors.
Three-bedroom properties deliver the strongest median rent at $850 per week, significantly ahead of two-bedroom homes at $595 and one-bedroom properties at $578 per week. Investors seeking to maximise rental income from Mount Albert North should focus on family-sized three-bedroom dwellings.
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