Mount Roskill North is a predominantly renter-occupied suburb in central Auckland, where 53% of households rent and the median weekly rent sits at $675. Indicative gross yields range from 2.9% to 4.2%, making it a suburb worth scrutinising closely against purchase price.
Analyse a Mount Roskill North propertyMedian weekly rent in Mount Roskill North from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 2.9%–4.2% 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 53% of households renting, Mount Roskill North has a firmly tenant-majority character — a positive signal for landlords seeking consistent demand. The suburb's median age of 37 and median household income of $113,900 suggest a working-age, relatively financially stable renter base, which can support rent reliability and lower vacancy risk.
The rental mix is broad, spanning one-bedroom through to larger family homes, with weekly rents ranging from $495 for a one-bedroom through to $720 for a three-bedroom property. This variety allows investors to target different tenant profiles, from couples and young professionals to families seeking proximity to central Auckland amenities.
Based on the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, indicative gross yields in Mount Roskill North range from 2.9% to 4.2%. The lower end of that range leaves limited headroom once mortgage, rates, insurance, and maintenance costs are factored in, so investors should model cash flow carefully and target properties where rent aligns with the upper quartile of $815 per week.
The rent spread between lower and upper quartile — $565 to $815 per week — is meaningful, and property condition, bedroom count, and presentation will significantly influence where a specific listing sits within that band. Investors acquiring properties at or below the Auckland median price, and achieving rents toward the upper quartile, will be best placed to achieve the stronger end of the 2.9%–4.2% yield range.
Mount Roskill North offers a combination of strong renter demand — with 53% of households tenanting — and a median weekly rent of $675, underpinned by a suburb median household income of $113,900. The gross yield range of 2.9%–4.2% is consistent with central Auckland dynamics, where capital growth has historically been the primary driver of investor returns rather than income yield alone.
With a population of 3,729 and a median age of 37, the suburb is positioned to maintain steady rental demand, though investors should stress-test cash flow against the lower end of the yield range before committing.
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