Pakuranga Heights | |
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 Interactive map of Pakuranga Heights | |
| Coordinates: 36°54′58″S174°53′21″E / 36.916073°S 174.889046°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Auckland |
| Local authority | Auckland Council |
| Electoral ward | Howick ward |
| Local board | Howick Local Board |
| Area | |
| • Land | 353 ha (870 acres) |
| Population (June 2025) [2] | |
• Total | 10,140 |
| • Density | 2,870/km2 (7,440/sq mi) |
| (Tamaki River), Panmure | Sunnyhills | Highland Park |
| Pakuranga |   Pakuranga Heights  | Botany Downs |
| (Tamaki River), Ōtāhuhu | East Tāmaki | Burswood |
Pakuranga Heights covers 3.53 km2 (1.36 sq mi) [1] and had an estimated population of 10,140 as of June 2025, [2] with a population density of 2,873 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8,577 | — |
| 2013 | 8,802 | +0.37% |
| 2018 | 9,234 | +0.96% |
| 2023 | 9,180 | −0.12% |
| Source: [3] [4] | ||
Pakuranga Heights had a population of 9,180 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 54 people (−0.6%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 378 people (4.3%) since the 2013 census. There were 4,662 males, 4,485 females and 30 people of other genders in 2,826 dwellings. [5] 3.1% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 35.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 1,875 people (20.4%) aged under 15 years, 1,938 (21.1%) aged 15 to 29, 4,311 (47.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,056 (11.5%) aged 65 or older. [4]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 40.9% European (Pākehā); 13.0% Māori; 15.1% Pasifika; 42.5% Asian; 3.0% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 87.4%, Māori language by 2.3%, Samoan by 3.4%, and other languages by 37.5%. No language could be spoken by 2.7% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 48.1, compared with 28.8% nationally. [4]
Religious affiliations were 35.2% Christian, 4.0% Hindu, 3.5% Islam, 0.8% Māori religious beliefs, 2.5% Buddhist, 0.4% New Age, 0.2% Jewish, and 2.3% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 44.8%, and 6.7% of people did not answer the census question. [4]
Of those at least 15 years old, 2,007 (27.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 3,108 (42.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 2,196 (30.1%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $43,600, compared with $41,500 nationally. 717 people (9.8%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 4,017 (55.0%) people were employed full-time, 837 (11.5%) were part-time, and 216 (3.0%) were unemployed. [4]
| Name | Area (km2) | Population | Density (per km2) | Dwellings | Median age | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakuranga Heights North West | 0.76 | 2,739 | 3,604 | 870 | 34.6 years | $44,100 [6] |
| Pakuranga Heights East | 1.79 | 3,006 | 1,679 | 918 | 36.0 years | $42,200 [7] |
| Pakuranga Heights South West | 0.97 | 3,432 | 3,538 | 1,038 | 34.9 years | $44,800 [8] |
| New Zealand | 38.1 years | $41,500 |
Elm Park School, Pakuranga Heights School and Riverhills School are coeducational contributing primary schools (years 1–6) with rolls of 495, 500 and 110 students, respectively. [9] [10] [11] Rolls are as of July 2025. [12]