Auckland House Hunting Guide
Helping you find your place in the City of Sails
Not Sure Where to Live in Auckland? You're not alone.
With over 200 suburbs and 8+ distinct residential regions, Auckland is as diverse as it is dynamic. When you're relocating, choosing the right area can make all the difference to how well you settle into Kiwi life. This guide covers lifestyle, commute, school options, housing budgets and more - all in one place!
Explore Auckland’s residential landscape
Use the interactive tools below to get a feel for Auckland’s geography
Colour-coded Regional Map
See the city split into 8 distinct areas, from leafy Central Auckland to relaxed East Coast Bays.
Area Comparison Table
Select and compare key features (price range, commute, lifestyle, schooling) across the 8 zones.
Suburb Dropdown Lists
Find out which suburbs sit within each area.
Select and compare key features (price range, commute, lifestyle, schooling) across the 8 zones.
Map of Auckland's Main Regions
On the major real estate and property search websites in New Zealand, Auckland is subdivided into 8 regions, based on the regional councils pre-2010 amalgamation into the Auckland super-council.
You won't find many maps with these regions on any more, but they're still the most common way Auckland is divided on house rental search tools.... so now you know!
This map is fully interactive - click the rectangle in the top right corner to see full screen/lists of suburbs.
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Auckland's Suburbs
Expand each area to see a further breakdown of suburbs grouped by locality.
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How to choose where to live in Auckland
Compare Areas
Select up to 3 of the major regions to see how they compare.....
You're Not Just Choosing a House. You're Choosing a Life.
We’re here to help you do both – confidently, calmly, and with insider knowledge that saves you time and stress.
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✅ In-depth suburb profiles
✅ Local school zoning insights
✅ Typical rental and purchase pricing
✅ Commute time maps
✅ Neighbourhood vibe assessments
✅ Strategy tips for remote searchers
You won’t get this from a real estate website or official migration checklist.
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