Mount Wellington South West is a predominantly renter-occupied Auckland suburb where 55% of households lease, underpinning consistent demand for well-presented rental properties. Indicative gross yields range from 3.3% to 3.9%, with a median weekly rent of $685 across all property types.
Analyse a Mount Wellington South West propertyMedian weekly rent in Mount Wellington South West from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 3.3%–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 55% of households renting and a median age of just 37, Mount Wellington South West attracts a working-age tenant base that values proximity to central Auckland employment corridors and arterial transport links. The suburb's relatively strong median household income of $133,500 suggests tenants are generally financially stable, which can translate into lower vacancy risk and more reliable rent collection for landlords.
The population of 3,033 keeps the suburb compact and community-oriented, yet close enough to broader Mount Wellington amenities — including retail centres, motorway access, and industrial employment hubs — to remain genuinely attractive to a broad range of renters. This mix of lifestyle convenience and accessibility helps sustain demand across the property spectrum.
Based on the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, indicative gross yields in Mount Wellington South West sit between 3.3% and 3.9% — a range that broadly reflects the Auckland urban market. The median weekly rent of $685 is supported by a tight interquartile rent band of $630 to $750, suggesting relatively predictable rental income rather than wide variance between properties.
Investors should note that gross yield figures do not account for rates, insurance, property management fees, or maintenance, all of which will compress net returns. It is also worth reviewing the bedroom-level rent data closely: one-bedroom properties achieve a median of $730 per week, while two-bedroom dwellings sit lower at $630 per week — a dynamic that may influence your purchase strategy depending on the property type available at your price point.
Mount Wellington South West offers Auckland investors a suburb with a solid renter majority — 55% of households — and a median weekly rent of $685 that sits within a predictable $630–$750 range. The above-average median household income of $133,500 signals a financially capable tenant pool, which can reduce credit risk and support rent stability over time.
Gross yields of 3.3%–3.9% are consistent with much of inner-to-mid Auckland, so investors seeking strong cash flow in isolation may need to weigh capital growth potential alongside income when assessing overall return.
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