Last updated October 2026
Drury is one of Auckland’s fastest-growing southern suburbs — historically a rural village south of Papakura, now undergoing rapid major-scale residential development as Auckland’s southern growth corridor expands, with substantial new housing developments and the planned Drury Central rail station.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 1,770, down 5% since 2018
- Land area
- 16.15 km²
- Location
- 34.4 km south-east of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Ward or local board
- Papakura Local Board
- Getting there
- SH1 motorway access; Drury Central station on the Southern Line is under development
- Schools
- Drury Christian School, Drury School
Who Lives in Drury
About 1,770 residents in 570 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
About Drury
Drury is at the centre of one of Auckland’s fastest residential growth areas — historically a small rural village south of Papakura, now undergoing major-scale residential development as part of Auckland Council’s southern growth strategy.
Multiple large residential developments (Auranga, Karaka Harbourside, and others) are progressively transforming the wider Drury area from rural to substantially urban over the 2020s. The character is genuinely transitional — rural feel still present but rapidly changing.
Drury Central Rail Station
The planned Drury Central rail station is one of the major infrastructure investments supporting the southern growth corridor — a new Southern Line station serving the rapidly-developing residential area, with the project progressively delivering rail capacity to support population growth. The new station will give Drury residents direct rail access to Britomart and the wider Auckland rail network.
Major Residential Developments
Several major residential developments are progressively transforming Drury and the surrounding area: Auranga (master-planned community by Wallace Group), Karaka Harbourside, and other major new housing developments. The combination is delivering thousands of new homes designed to accommodate Auckland’s southern growth.
Near Drury
Just outside Drury, within 10 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
Where to Learn More
Auckland Transport — Drury rail stations — new station projects.
Auranga — major master-planned residential development.
Franklin Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Drury?
Southern Auckland south of Papakura. ~35 km from CBD.
Why is it growing so fast?
Drury is at the centre of Auckland Council’s southern growth strategy — major residential developments delivering thousands of new homes.
What’s the new rail station?
Drury Central rail station — new Southern Line station supporting the southern growth corridor.
What’s the character?
Transitional — rural village rapidly developing into major residential growth area.
Which schools are in Drury?
Drury schools include Drury School and Drury Christian School.
What new housing developments are in Drury?
Developments include Auranga, a master-planned community by Wallace Group, and Karaka Harbourside.
For more South Auckland suburbs see Auckland Suburbs.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Drury is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.