Last updated October 2026
Favona is a residential South Auckland suburb — affordable family housing, easy SH20 motorway access to Auckland Airport and the wider central city, plus proximity to the Manukau Harbour foreshore.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 10,240, up 7% since 2018
- Land area
- 4.25 km²
- Location
- 11.9 km south of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Māngere East, Ōtāhuhu, Māngere, Māngere Bridge, Mount Wellington
- Ward or local board
- Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
- Main shopping
- Mangere Town Centre, nearby
- Nearby landmarks
- Manukau Harbour foreshore, Auckland Airport
Who Lives in Favona
About 10,240 residents in 2,120 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Favona
Four schools sit inside the Favona boundary. Some have an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
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Also zoned for Favona
Show all 6 zoned schools
Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Favona
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 Favona
104 streets are in Favona. Search any street in Auckland to see which suburb it is in.
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- A
- Abiru Crescent
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Agar Place
- Alderman Place
- Alderson Lane
- Amari Way
- Aruna Place
- Ashmore Place
- Asics Drive
- Aspenwood Place
- Atiu Place
- Aumarire Lane
- Austin Brave Place
- Awhina Street
- B
- Beach Road
- Bicknell Road
- Bingara Place
- Borlase Lane
- Bukem Place
- Burbridge Road
- C
- Calthorp Close
- Cameo Court Road
- Cammell Honey Lane
- Cardrona Place
- Ceasar Place
- Chine Place
- Clare Place
- Curlew Place
- D
- Dewhurst Place
- Donnell Avenue
- E
- Enuamanu Road
- F
- Farro Place
- Fatafehi Place
- Favona Road
- Forbes Road
- Freda Place
- Fruit Lane
- G
- Gadsby Road
- Glasshouse Lane
- Glenpark Place
- Grangewood Close
- Greenhouse Road
- H
- Hall Avenue
- Harania Avenue
- Hari Place
- Harriet Street
- Hilda Road
- J
- James Fletcher Drive
- Jury Place
- K
- Kahu Street
- Kaka Street
- Karetai Crescent
- Katatai Street
- Kingfisher Place
- Kiwi Street
- L
- Lachlan Place
- Langiola Drive
- Lenore Road
- Lolim Place
- M
- Mahunga Drive
- Maitland Place
- Manu Street
- Māra Court
- Market Cove Road
- Mary Place
- Masters Place
- Morewood Lane
- N
- Nga Awa Place
- Norana Avenue
- O
- Opawa Crescent
- Otago Place
- P
- Parkstone Place
- Pate Crescent
- Peachwood Place
- Porena Lane
- Puaka Road
- Q
- Quennell Avenue
- R
- Regalwood Place
- Rehua Place
- Rishi Way
- Robertson Road
- Roy Douglas Place
- Royalpark Place
- Rupu Way
- S
- Savill Drive
- Shayla Place
- Stardon Place
- T
- Tapotu Road
- Tarapunga Way
- Te Motu Way
- Te Whanga Crescent
- Tilberg Street
- Timata Lane
- Tinkler Place
- Titi Street
- Tomes Lane
- Toutouwai Lane
- Tua Place
- Tui Street
- W
- Wakefield Road
- Walmsley Road
- Waterview Road
- Whakaaro Lane
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 107 reports were at shops and businesses.
Buses from Favona
30 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.
In Favona
Places and businesses inside the official Favona boundary.
Places
About Favona
Favona is an established South Auckland residential suburb — affordable family housing with proximity to both...
Favona is an established South Auckland residential suburb — affordable family housing with proximity to both Auckland Airport and the wider central city via SH20 motorway. The suburb has strong diverse community character reflecting the broader Mangere-area demographics, with significant Pacific, Māori and other communities. Strong family demographic anchored by local schools.
Airport and SH20 Access
Favona’s main practical advantage is the SH20 motorway access — quick drive to Auckland International Airport...
Favona’s main practical advantage is the SH20 motorway access — quick drive to Auckland International Airport (5-10 min) plus rapid CBD access (~22 min). The airport proximity makes Favona popular with airport employees, while the wider commuter access keeps it accessible for CBD-bound workers. The Mangere Town Centre amenities are also within easy reach.
Near Favona
Just outside Favona, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
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Businesses
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Where to Learn More
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Favona?
About 10,240 people lived in Favona at the 2023 Census, up 7% since 2018. See Who Lives in Favona
What school zones cover Favona?
Favona School, Koru School, Otahuhu School, Sutton Park School and 4 more have zones covering part of Favona. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in Favona
Which buses serve Favona?
Routes 311, 324 and 309, about every 30 min; route 309X, a few trips a day. There are 30 stops in the suburb. See Buses from Favona
Is Favona in a flood zone?
About 12% of the land in Favona 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 Favona?
How far is Favona from central Auckland?
About 12 km south of central Auckland, measured in a straight line.
How close is Auckland Airport?
Quick 5-10 min drive via SH20 motorway.
What's the character?
Affordable South Auckland family residential with diverse community demographic.
How long is the drive from Favona to the CBD?
The SH20 motorway gives a CBD drive of about 22 minutes, and buses run on Favona Road.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Favona 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 Favona: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Favona boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in Favona: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026.
- Streets in Favona: 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 Favona: 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.