Last updated October 2026
Glenfield is one of the central North Shore’s main residential and commercial hubs — anchored by Glenfield Mall, the Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre, multiple schools, and easy SH1 motorway access. A practical family-suburb destination with significant amenity.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 18,290, down 1% since 2018
- Land area
- 5.20 km²
- Location
- 8.2 km north-west of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Bayview, Wairau Valley, Hillcrest, Birkdale, Tōtara Vale, Birkenhead
- Ward or local board
- Kaipātiki Local Board
- Getting there
- Glenfield Road and SH1 motorway access; frequent buses on Glenfield Road
- Main shopping
- Glenfield Mall
- Nearby landmarks
- Glenfield Mall, Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre, Marlborough Skatepark at Marlborough Reserve
Who Lives in Glenfield
About 18,290 residents in 5,870 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Glenfield
Seven schools sit inside the Glenfield boundary. Most have an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
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Also zoned for Glenfield
Source: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026. Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Glenfield
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 binSafety and Hazards
Lower than the Auckland average for the number of people who live here. Another 640 reports were at shops and businesses.
Sources: 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 Glenfield
63 bus stops inside the suburb.
Source: Auckland Transport timetable data. Typical weekday daytime frequency.
Handy Facilities
Source: Auckland Council park assets (public toilets); NZTA EVRoam charging sites.
Weather and Rent at a Glance
Sources: NIWA climate averages 1991-2020 (via Figure.NZ); Tenancy Services rental bond data (MBIE), CC BY 4.0, September 2025 to August 2026. City-wide figures.
In Glenfield
Places and businesses inside the official Glenfield boundary.
Places
About Glenfield
Glenfield is one of the central North Shore’s major residential and commercial sub-centres — a sprawling subur...
Glenfield is one of the central North Shore’s major residential and commercial sub-centres — a sprawling suburb built up substantially from the 1960s and 1970s, with substantial 21st-century infill and redevelopment continuing today. The combination of major suburban amenities (mall, pool, schools, sports facilities) plus easy SH1 motorway access makes Glenfield one of the more practical North Shore family destinations.
Glenfield Mall and Commercial Centre
Glenfield Mall is the central North Shore’s main suburban shopping centre — supermarkets, department stores, f...
Glenfield Mall is the central North Shore’s main suburban shopping centre — supermarkets, department stores, fashion retailers, food courts and services. The mall and surrounding commercial precinct serve a wide central-North Shore catchment. Adjacent to the mall, the Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre is a major public swimming and fitness facility with lap pools, kids’ pool and gym facilities.
Schools and Sports Facilities
Glenfield has substantial education infrastructure — including Glenfield College (state secondary), Glenfield...
Glenfield has substantial education infrastructure — including Glenfield College (state secondary), Glenfield Primary, Glenfield Intermediate, and several other primaries plus the Northcote College zone extending into parts of the suburb. Marlborough Skatepark at Marlborough Reserve is one of the better North Shore skate facilities. The combination gives Glenfield strong family-amenity infrastructure.
Near Glenfield
Just outside Glenfield, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
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Businesses
Where to Learn More
Westfield Glenfield — Glenfield Mall information.
Auckland Council — Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre — major public pool/gym.
Glenfield College — local state secondary school.
Kaipātiki Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Glenfield?
Central North Shore Auckland. ~12 km from CBD.
What’s at Glenfield Mall?
Main central-North Shore shopping centre — supermarkets, fashion, food courts, services.
What’s the Glenfield Pool?
Major public swimming and fitness complex — lap pools, kids’ pool, gym.
What schools?
Glenfield College (secondary), Glenfield Primary, Glenfield Intermediate, plus other zoned options.
What about the skatepark?
Marlborough Skatepark at Marlborough Reserve — among the better-designed North Shore skate facilities.
How do I get to Glenfield by bus?
Frequent buses run on Glenfield Road, and the suburb also has easy SH1 motorway access by car.
For more North Shore suburbs see Auckland Suburbs — including Marlborough Skatepark nearby.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Glenfield is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.