Last updated October 2026
Bayswater is a coastal North Shore suburb — featuring the Bayswater Marina with its passenger ferry to the CBD (one of Auckland’s most pleasant peak-hour commute options), heritage residential streets, and direct harbour views.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 2,560, down 6% since 2018
- Land area
- 1.11 km²
- Location
- 4.0 km north of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Ward or local board
- Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
- Main shopping
- Devonport village, a short drive or 20-minute walk away
- Nearby landmarks
- Bayswater Marina, Bayswater Boating Club, North Head historic reserve
Who Lives in Bayswater
About 2,560 residents in 950 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Bayswater
One school sits inside the Bayswater boundary. It has an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
Also zoned for Bayswater
Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Bayswater
Auckland Council sets collection days street by street. Look up your address to get your day and which bins go out.
Find your bin day and what goes in each binStreets in Bayswater
25 streets are in Bayswater. Search any street in Auckland to see which suburb it is in.
Show all 25 streets in Bayswater
- A
- Accessway
- B
- Balfour Street
- Bayswater Avenue
- Beresford Street
- Birkley Road
- C
- Cassino Street
- D
- David Street
- Diomede Street
- G
- Guiniven Avenue
- K
- Kahu Place
- L
- Lansdowne Street
- Leander Road
- M
- Marine Terrace
- N
- Norwood Road
- P
- Philomel Crescent
- Plymouth Crescent
- Portsmouth Street
- R
- Roberts Avenue
- Rosyth Avenue
- S
- Sandy Bay Road
- Sir Peter Blake Parade
- T
- Tētē Place
- Tētē Place
- Tētē Place
- Tipu Place
A long road is listed in each suburb it runs through.
Safety and Hazards
Lower than the Auckland average for the number of people who live here. Another 6 reports were at shops and businesses.
Buses from Bayswater
14 bus stops inside the suburb.
Typical weekday daytime frequency.
Handy Facilities
Weather and Rent at a Glance
Weather is city-wide; rent is for this suburb.
About Bayswater
Bayswater sits on the inner harbour foreshore — a primarily residential suburb with the Bayswater Marina as it...
Bayswater sits on the inner harbour foreshore — a primarily residential suburb with the Bayswater Marina as its standout commercial/recreational facility. The suburb’s residential streets carry a mix of older bungalows, mid-century houses and newer townhouses, with sea-view properties commanding premium prices.
The position close to Devonport’s village amenities plus the ferry commute option make Bayswater a popular family alternative to busier neighbouring suburbs.
Bayswater Marina and Ferry
Bayswater Marina is one of Auckland’s significant private marinas — berths for several hundred boats, a marine...
Bayswater Marina is one of Auckland’s significant private marinas — berths for several hundred boats, a marine-services centre, the Bayswater Boating Club, and the Bayswater ferry terminal.
The Bayswater ferry from Britomart (~12 minutes) is one of the more enjoyable Auckland peak-hour commute options — direct harbour crossing with views back to the CBD skyline and Devonport. Many Bayswater residents use the ferry as their primary CBD commute.
Combining With Devonport
A short drive or 20-minute walk gives access to Devonport’s heritage village shops, restaurants and the wider tourist amenities.
A short drive or 20-minute walk gives access to Devonport’s heritage village shops, restaurants and the wider tourist amenities. North Head historic reserve, Cheltenham Beach and Mt Victoria are all within easy walking/cycling distance. The combination of marina-side living with village amenities nearby is a defining Bayswater appeal.
Near Bayswater
Just outside Bayswater, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
Show 2 more places
Businesses
Where to Learn More
Bayswater Marina — official marina and ferry terminal info.
Auckland Transport — Bayswater Ferry — ferry timetable from Britomart.
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Bayswater?
About 2,560 people lived in Bayswater at the 2023 Census, down 6% since 2018. See Who Lives in Bayswater
What school zones cover Bayswater?
The zones of Bayswater School, Belmont Intermediate and Takapuna Grammar School cover all of Bayswater. Belmont School (Auckland) has a zone covering part of it. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in Bayswater
Which buses serve Bayswater?
Route 801, about every 30 min; route 802, a few trips a day. There are 14 stops in the suburb. See Buses from Bayswater
Is Bayswater in a tsunami or flood zone?
About 10% of Bayswater is inside the tsunami evacuation zone, and about 7% of its land is in the council's mapped flood areas. A long or strong earthquake means move to high ground or inland straight away. Check a street on the council flood map before you buy. See Safety and Hazards
What suburbs border Bayswater?
How far is Bayswater from central Auckland?
About 4 km north of central Auckland, measured in a straight line.
How do I get there?
Bayswater Ferry from Britomart (~12 min) or drive via Auckland Harbour Bridge.
What's at the marina?
Berths for several hundred boats, marine services, Bayswater Boating Club and the ferry terminal.
What's the ferry commute like?
About 12 minutes from Britomart — one of Auckland's more enjoyable peak-hour commute options.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Bayswater is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.
Sources and data notes 8
- Official Suburb Facts: Boundary, area and neighbours: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. Population: Stats NZ 2023 Census usually resident population, CC BY 4.0, summed from the statistical areas inside the boundary.
- Who Lives in Bayswater: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Bayswater boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in Bayswater: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026.
- Streets in Bayswater: LINZ NZ Addresses road data, CC BY 4.0.
- Safety and Hazards: NZ Police victimisation data, CC BY 4.0, September 2025 to August 2026 (crimes inside homes are only published for burglary); Auckland Council tsunami evacuation zones (2024) and flood plains.
- Buses from Bayswater: Auckland Transport timetable data.
- Handy Facilities: Auckland Council park assets (public toilets); NZTA EVRoam charging sites.
- Weather and Rent at a Glance: NIWA climate averages 1991-2020 (via Figure.NZ); Tenancy Services rental bond data (new bonds in the suburb’s Stats NZ areas), July 2025 to June 2026, CC BY 3.0 NZ.