Red Beach East is a sought-after coastal suburb north of Auckland where the median weekly rent sits at $650, reflecting strong demand from families and professionals drawn to its beach-side lifestyle. Indicative gross yields range from 2.9% to 3.8%, positioning it as a stable, long-term hold in a predominantly owner-occupier market.
Analyse a Red Beach East propertyMedian weekly rent in Red Beach East from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 2.9%–3.8% 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 renters making up 22% of households, Red Beach East skews firmly toward owner-occupiers, yet its rental stock still attracts a quality tenant base. The suburb's median age of 37 and median household income of $103,100 point to established, working professionals and families who value the coastal setting and relative proximity to the Hibiscus Coast's amenities.
Three-bedroom homes are the dominant rental proposition here, commanding a median of $708 per week — well above the two-bedroom median of $560 per week. This bedroom-size premium signals that family tenants are the core renter profile, and that larger, well-presented homes are likely to lease quickly and hold their rent.
Indicative gross yields of 2.9%–3.8% are calculated against the Auckland median price of $1,000,000 and reflect the trade-off typical of coastal lifestyle suburbs: above-average rents, but also above-average capital values. At a median rent of $650 per week, investors need to model their purchase price carefully to sit toward the upper end of that yield range.
The interquartile rent range of $555–$735 per week is relatively wide, suggesting meaningful variation in property quality and size across the suburb. Investors should scrutinise comparable rentals closely before acquisition, as entry-level stock may deliver yields toward the lower bound while well-configured three-bedroom homes offer better cash-flow outcomes.
Red Beach East offers a stable, low-vacancy environment underpinned by a high-income tenant base — the $103,100 median household income significantly reduces the risk of rent arrears or prolonged vacancy. However, at yields of 2.9%–3.8%, the suburb is unlikely to be cash-flow positive for most investors without a substantial deposit, and returns are more reliant on long-run capital growth than immediate income.
With a small population of 3,987 and limited rental supply, quality properties that come to market tend to attract consistent tenant interest, supporting a resilient hold strategy for patient investors.
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