Last updated October 2026
Bucklands Beach is one of East Auckland’s most prestigious coastal suburbs — a peninsula community on the southern side of the Tāmaki Estuary with sandy beach foreshore, the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, the Half Moon Bay marina nearby, and substantial sea-view residential streets.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 10,020, up 6% since 2018
- Land area
- 3.29 km²
- Location
- 13.0 km east of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Half Moon Bay, Eastern Beach, Howick, Highland Park, Mellons Bay
- Ward or local board
- Howick Local Board
- Nearby landmarks
- Bucklands Beach foreshore, Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, Half Moon Bay marina
Who Lives in Bucklands Beach
About 10,020 residents in 3,200 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Bucklands Beach
Four schools sit inside the Bucklands Beach boundary. All have an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
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Also zoned for Bucklands Beach
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Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Bucklands Beach
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 Bucklands Beach
70 streets are in Bucklands Beach. Search any street in Auckland to see which suburb it is in.
Show all 70 streets in Bucklands Beach
- A
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- B
- Bain Place
- Basilton Close
- Bucklands Beach Road
- C
- Camwell Close
- Cherry Road
- Clementine Place
- Clovelly Road
- Colum Place
- Cranberry Place
- D
- Damson Place
- Dell Way
- Devon Road
- E
- Ervine Place
- F
- Finesse Lane
- G
- Galsworthy Place
- Gills Road
- Gulf Crest
- H
- Hattaway Avenue
- Hazelmay Place
- Hutchinsons Road
- J
- Jandell Crescent
- Janine Place
- Janome Place
- L
- Laings Road
- Luana Way
- Lynton Road
- M
- MacLeans Road
- Malvina Place
- Mander Place
- Marendellas Drive
- Markham Place
- Maugham Drive
- McCrystal Avenue
- Minaret Drive
- Morrow Avenue
- Murvale Drive
- Musick Point Road
- P
- Patros Place
- Pauline Place
- Pedersen Place
- Pinero Place
- Priestley Drive
- R
- Richard Avenue
- S
- Sea Spray Drive
- Sheralee Place
- Sorrel Crescent
- T
- Takutai Avenue
- Tangelo Place
- Te Akau Crescent
- The Parade
- Thurston Place
- Tomonga Way
- U
- Udall Place
- V
- Vanbrugh Place
- W
- Waihanga Way
- Waller Avenue
- Wells Road
- Wharf Road
- Whitcombe Road
- Wycherley Drive
- Y
- Yacht 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 17 reports were at shops and businesses.
Buses from Bucklands Beach
31 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 Bucklands Beach
Places and businesses inside the official Bucklands Beach boundary.
Places
About Bucklands Beach
Bucklands Beach occupies the southern side of the Tāmaki Estuary on a peninsula extending into the inner Waite...
Bucklands Beach occupies the southern side of the Tāmaki Estuary on a peninsula extending into the inner Waitematā — premium coastal residential with substantial sea-view properties, a strong family demographic, and access to the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club and Half Moon Bay marina.
The combination of beach, sailing club and waterfront amenity makes Bucklands Beach one of East Auckland’s most desirable coastal addresses.
Half Moon Bay Ferry
The Half Moon Bay Ferry from the CBD (~35 min) gives Bucklands Beach residents a relaxing commute alternative...
The Half Moon Bay Ferry from the CBD (~35 min) gives Bucklands Beach residents a relaxing commute alternative to the SH1 drive — particularly pleasant in summer with the harbour crossing views. The Half Moon Bay terminal sits at the end of the peninsula, walking distance from much of Bucklands Beach.
Near Bucklands Beach
Just outside Bucklands Beach, within 10 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
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Businesses
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Where to Learn More
Auckland Transport — Half Moon Bay Ferry
Howick Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Bucklands Beach?
About 10,020 people lived in Bucklands Beach at the 2023 Census, up 6% since 2018. See Who Lives in Bucklands Beach
What school zones cover Bucklands Beach?
Sancta Maria College's zone covers all of Bucklands Beach. Bucklands Beach Primary School, Howick Primary School, Macleans Primary School, Pigeon Mountain School and 4 more have zones covering part of it. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in Bucklands Beach
Which buses serve Bucklands Beach?
Routes 712 and 735, about every 30 min; route 733, about hourly. There are 31 stops in the suburb. See Buses from Bucklands Beach
Is Bucklands Beach in a flood zone?
About 8% of the land in Bucklands Beach is in the council's mapped flood areas. Check a street on the council map before you buy. See Safety and Hazards
Are dogs allowed in Bucklands Beach?
Musick Point Esplanade Reserve: off leash. Bucklands Beach: summer rule on the grass south of the boat ramp opposite Devon Road; off leash at all times from Devon Road around Musick Point. See every dog park and walk in Auckland.
What suburbs border Bucklands Beach?
How do I get there?
25-min drive via SH1; or Half Moon Bay Ferry from CBD (~35 min).
What's the character?
Premium coastal peninsula residential with strong family demographic.
Is there a yacht club at Bucklands Beach?
Yes, the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club is in the suburb, with the Half Moon Bay marina nearby.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Bucklands Beach 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 Bucklands Beach: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Bucklands Beach boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in Bucklands Beach: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026.
- Streets in Bucklands Beach: 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 Bucklands Beach: 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.