Last updated October 2026
Pinehill is a quiet upper-North Shore Auckland residential suburb adjacent to Albany — modern family housing, easy access to Westfield Albany and the Massey University campus, plus surrounding green space.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 4,820, up 13% since 2018
- Land area
- 1.65 km²
- Location
- 13.4 km north of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Browns Bay, Albany, Rosedale, Oteha, Windsor Park, Murrays Bay
- Ward or local board
- Upper Harbour Local Board
- Main shopping
- Westfield Albany, in neighbouring Albany
- Nearby landmarks
- Westfield Albany, Massey University Albany campus
Who Lives in Pinehill
About 4,820 residents in 1,280 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Pinehill
One school sits inside the Pinehill boundary. It has an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
Also zoned for Pinehill
Show all 5 zoned schools
Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Pinehill
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 Pinehill
45 streets are in Pinehill. Search any street in Auckland to see which suburb it is in.
Show all 45 streets in Pinehill
- A
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Andara Close
- Arirang Rise
- Auckland-Waiwera Motorway
- B
- Ballintra Close
- Ballyboe Place
- Ballymore Drive
- Buncrana Place
- Bundoran Way
- C
- Caldwell Place
- Carberry Lane
- Carnell Lane
- Carrigans Close
- Carrowmore
- Colliston Rise
- Coxton Lane
- D
- Deele Close
- E
- East Coast Road
- Elliotts Way
- Errigal Close
- G
- Glen Bay Close
- Greville Road
- H
- Hauraki Crescent
- Hugh Green Drive
- K
- Kilbarron Close
- Kilear Close
- Kilkelly Avenue
- Killybegs Drive
- L
- Lough Derg Place
- Loughros Place
- M
- Malin Place
- Mana Lane
- Manu Place
- Melmore Place
- Mulroy Place
- R
- Rathmullen Place
- Rosedale Road
- Rosses Place
- S
- Spencer Road
- State Highway 1
- T
- Taroka Close
- Te Hoe Grove
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 57 reports were at shops and businesses.
Buses from Pinehill
13 bus stops inside the suburb.
Typical weekday daytime frequency.
Weather and Rent at a Glance
Weather is city-wide; rent is for this suburb.
About Pinehill
Pinehill is a quiet residential suburb immediately east of Albany — substantially developed over the past 20 y...
Pinehill is a quiet residential suburb immediately east of Albany — substantially developed over the past 20 years as part of the wider Albany growth corridor, with modern family housing on master-planned street layouts. Strong family demographic, with proximity to Westfield Albany shopping centre and Massey University campus making it one of the more amenity-rich upper-North Shore residential destinations.
Pinehill School and Family Demographic
Pinehill School (primary, opened 2003) is the local zoned primary — one of several newer schools serving the rapid Albany-area growth.
Pinehill School (primary, opened 2003) is the local zoned primary — one of several newer schools serving the rapid Albany-area growth. The school’s modern facilities and the surrounding family-oriented housing reflect the suburb’s overall character.
Secondary access via Albany Senior High School or nearby options. The combination of new schools plus modern housing makes Pinehill popular with families relocating to the upper North Shore.
Walking Distance to Albany Amenities
Pinehill’s main practical appeal is the proximity to Albany’s major commercial and educational amenities — Wes...
Pinehill’s main practical appeal is the proximity to Albany’s major commercial and educational amenities — Westfield Albany shopping mall and Massey University Albany campus are walking/cycling distance from much of Pinehill. The Northern Busway from Albany station gives ~25-minute express CBD commute. SH1 motorway access via Albany interchange handles driving commutes.
Near Pinehill
Just outside Pinehill, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
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Businesses
Where to Learn More
Pinehill School — local primary school.
Westfield Albany — adjacent shopping centre.
Auckland Transport — Northern Busway — express commute from Albany.
Upper Harbour Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Pinehill?
About 4,820 people lived in Pinehill at the 2023 Census, up 13% since 2018. See Who Lives in Pinehill
What school zones cover Pinehill?
The zones of Pinehill School (Browns Bay), Northcross Intermediate and Rangitoto College cover all of Pinehill. Murrays Bay School, Murrays Bay Intermediate and Long Bay College have zones covering part of it. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in Pinehill
Which buses serve Pinehill?
Routes 865, 878, 885 and 889, about every 30 min. There are 13 stops in the suburb. See Buses from Pinehill
Is Pinehill in a flood zone?
About 7% of the land in Pinehill is in the council's mapped flood areas. Check a street on the council map before you buy. See Safety and Hazards
What suburbs border Pinehill?
How far is Pinehill from central Auckland?
About 13 km north of central Auckland, measured in a straight line.
What's nearby?
Westfield Albany, Massey University Albany campus, Northern Busway — walking/cycling distance.
What's the character?
Modern residential family suburb with strong school and Albany amenity access.
Which local board covers Pinehill?
Pinehill is in the Upper Harbour Local Board.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Pinehill is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.
Sources and data notes 7
- 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 Pinehill: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Pinehill boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in Pinehill: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026.
- Streets in Pinehill: 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 Pinehill: Auckland Transport timetable data.
- 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.