Tamakae is a residential Auckland suburb where the median weekly rent sits at $595, reflecting steady demand from a mixed owner-occupier and renter community. Investors can expect indicative gross yields in the 3%–3.4% range, broadly in line with the wider Auckland market.
Analyse a Tamakae propertyMedian weekly rent in Tamakae from MBIE tenancy bond records (2025-12, 3-month period). Real lodged-bond data — not estimates.
Indicative gross yield range of 3%–3.4% 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.
Renters make up 27% of Tamakae households, giving the suburb a predominantly owner-occupier character while still supporting a meaningful rental pool. With a median age of 37 and a median household income of $83,500, the typical Tamakae renter tends to be a working professional or established family — a tenant profile that generally translates to lower vacancy risk and more stable tenancies.
The suburb's population of 2,601 keeps the community relatively tight-knit, which can assist landlords in maintaining longer-term tenant relationships. Demand is underpinned by Auckland's persistent housing pressures, and the rent range of $570–$660 per week across the lower to upper quartile gives investors a reasonable window when pricing a new tenancy.
Based on the Auckland median price of $1,000,000, Tamakae's indicative gross yield range sits at 3%–3.4%, which is characteristic of inner and mid-ring Auckland suburbs where capital growth has historically been the primary investment driver. At $595 per week in median rent, annual gross rental income on a median-priced property falls within a range that requires careful scrutiny of outgoings — rates, insurance, maintenance, and property management fees — before assessing net returns.
Bedroom configuration is worth considering: one-bedroom properties return a median of $540 per week, while three-bedroom homes achieve $585 per week. Investors seeking to maximise rental income relative to purchase price should model each configuration carefully, as the spread between bedroom types is comparatively narrow in Tamakae.
Tamakae presents a stable, low-volatility rental environment supported by a relatively affluent renter base — median household income of $83,500 — and consistent demand within the Auckland market. Gross yields of 3%–3.4% are modest and typical of established Auckland suburbs, meaning investors need to weigh capital growth potential alongside rental income when building their business case.
With Auckland's housing supply constraints unlikely to ease quickly, Tamakae's fundamentals are likely to remain solid, though investors should stress-test their returns against interest rate movements and operating costs.
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