East Auckland

Pakuranga Heights, Auckland: Elevated East Auckland Suburb With City Views

Last updated October 2026

Pakuranga Heights is an elevated East Auckland residential suburb adjacent to Pakuranga — family housing on hillside streets with views toward the Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto and the central city skyline, plus easy access to Pakuranga Plaza and the wider East Auckland amenities.

Official Suburb Facts

The official Pakuranga Heights boundary. Boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.
Population (2023 Census)
About 9,470, about the same as 2018
Land area
3.51 km²
Location
14.1 km south-east of central Auckland
Council
Auckland Council
Neighbouring suburbs
Sunnyhills, Pakuranga, Highland Park, Half Moon Bay, Burswood
Local details
Ward or local board
Howick Local Board
Getting there
SH1 motorway access and local bus services
Main shopping
Pakuranga Plaza, in neighbouring Pakuranga
Schools
Elm Park School, Riverhills School, St Mark’s School (Pakuranga)
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 Pakuranga Heights

About 9,470 residents in 2,910 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.

Homes
Owned or in a family trust
55%NZ 66%
Rented
45%NZ 34%
Standalone houses
80%NZ 79%
Townhouses, units and flats
20%NZ 21%
Damp (always or sometimes)
26%NZ 18%
Mould larger than A4
21%NZ 14%
Source: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Pakuranga Heights boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.

In Pakuranga Heights

Places and businesses inside the official Pakuranga Heights boundary.

Places

Howick Historical VillageMuseums and Heritage CentresMountain Raiders BMX Club PakurangaBMX and Pump Tracks

About Pakuranga Heights

Pakuranga Heights is an elevated residential East Auckland suburb — hillside streets with substantial view properties looking toward the Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto and central city skyline. The elevated position gives Pakuranga Heights a distinct character from the surrounding flatter Pakuranga and nearby Howick areas. Family demographic anchored by good local schools and easy access to Pakuranga Plaza commercial amenities.

Near Pakuranga Heights

Just outside Pakuranga Heights, within 10 km of its centre, nearest first.

Places

Ōhuiarangi / Pigeon MountainVolcanic Cones and Maunga · 2.7 kmSnakes and Ladders Playground Farm CoveEast Auckland Playgrounds · 2.8 kmPoint England WalkUrban and Suburban Walks · 4.1 kmPearl Baker Reserve PlaygroundSouth Auckland Playgrounds · 4.5 kmEastern Beach PlaygroundEast Auckland Playgrounds · 4.5 kmŌtara Creek WalkwayUrban and Suburban Walks · 4.8 km

Businesses

Sterling CarsCar Dealership · 5.6 kmFeaturedMatrix SecuritySecurity Services · 7.6 kmFeatured2K LimitedWindow Supplier · 6.2 kmPro Clima NZBuilding Materials Supplier · 7.2 kmKiwi Self Storage – EllerslieSelf-Storage Facility · 7.9 km

Where to Learn More

Howick Local Board — local government area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pakuranga Heights?
East Auckland adjacent to Pakuranga on elevated streets. ~15 km from CBD.

What’s the character?
Elevated established East Auckland family residential with view properties looking toward Rangitoto and the city.

Which schools are in Pakuranga Heights?
Schools listed for Pakuranga Heights are Elm Park School, Riverhills School and St Mark’s School (Pakuranga).

Where do people in Pakuranga Heights go shopping?
Pakuranga Plaza in Pakuranga is the main shopping centre.

How do I get to Pakuranga Heights?
Pakuranga Heights has SH1 motorway access and local bus services.

Which local board covers Pakuranga Heights?
Pakuranga Heights is in the Howick Local Board.

For more East Auckland suburbs see Auckland Suburbs — including Pakuranga.

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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Pakuranga Heights is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.