Last updated October 2026
Ōrākei is a premium central-east Auckland coastal suburb on the southern Waitematā Harbour — combining heritage residential streets with the iconic Ōrākei Basin, Mission Bay Beach nearby, and direct rail access via Ōrākei Station on the Eastern Line for ~12-minute CBD commute.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 5,570, down 1% since 2018
- Land area
- 2.98 km²
- Location
- 4.8 km east of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Mission Bay
- Ward or local board
- Ōrākei Local Board
- Getting there
- Tāmaki Drive; Eastern Line trains from Ōrākei Station and buses on Tāmaki Drive
- Nearby landmarks
- Ōrākei Basin, Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path, Mission Bay Beach
Who Lives in Ōrākei
About 5,570 residents in 2,140 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Ōrākei
Two schools sit inside the Ōrākei boundary. Some have an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
Also zoned for Ōrākei
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 Ōrākei
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
About the Auckland average for the number of people who live here. Another 46 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 Ōrākei
45 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 Ōrākei
Places and businesses inside the official Ōrākei boundary.
Places
About Ōrākei
Ōrākei is one of central-east Auckland’s most premium coastal suburbs — substantial heritage residential stree...
Ōrākei is one of central-east Auckland’s most premium coastal suburbs — substantial heritage residential streets, the Ōrākei Basin tidal lagoon as the central recreational feature, and direct rail access via Ōrākei Station giving residents one of Auckland’s most desirable CBD commutes. Property prices reflect the combination of heritage character, harbour-edge position and central access.
Ōrākei Basin
Ōrākei Basin is a tidal lagoon enclosed from the wider Waitematā Harbour by the rail causeway — the basin supp...
Ōrākei Basin is a tidal lagoon enclosed from the wider Waitematā Harbour by the rail causeway — the basin supports a popular water-ski lane (one of central Auckland’s few), the Ōrākei Basin Wakeboarding Club, and substantial walking/cycling paths around its perimeter as part of the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path. The basin is the suburb’s defining recreational feature.
Ōrākei Station and Transport
Ōrākei Station on the Eastern Line is one of Auckland’s most distinctively-positioned train stations — directl...
Ōrākei Station on the Eastern Line is one of Auckland’s most distinctively-positioned train stations — directly on the harbour edge with views back to the central city. The 12-minute commute to Britomart is one of Auckland’s most pleasant peak-hour options. Tāmaki Drive bus connections give additional CBD access plus easy reach of Mission Bay and the eastern bays beaches.
Near Ōrākei
Just outside Ōrākei, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
Show 2 more places
Businesses
Where to Learn More
Auckland Transport — Ōrākei Station — Eastern Line.
Auckland Council — Ōrākei Basin walkway
Ōrākei Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ōrākei?
Central-east Auckland. ~5 km from CBD.
What’s the Ōrākei Basin?
Tidal lagoon enclosed by the rail causeway — water-ski lane, wakeboarding club, walking/cycling paths around perimeter.
What’s the train like?
Ōrākei Station on Eastern Line — 12 min to Britomart, distinctively positioned on the harbour edge.
Which schools are in Ōrākei?
Orakei School and St Joseph’s School (Orakei) are the local schools.
How do I get to Ōrākei by bus?
Buses run along Tāmaki Drive, giving CBD access and easy reach of Mission Bay and the eastern bays beaches.
Can I walk or cycle around Ōrākei Basin?
Yes, paths circle the basin as part of the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path.
For more central-east Auckland suburbs see Auckland Suburbs — including Ōrākei Basin loop walk.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Ōrākei is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.