Last updated October 2026
Fairview Heights is a quiet residential suburb on the upper North Shore — with modern family housing, easy SH1 motorway access for CBD commuting, and proximity to the Westfield Albany and Massey University Albany campus amenities.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 3,170, up 5% since 2018
- Land area
- 1.33 km²
- Location
- 15.9 km north of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Redvale, Northcross, Oteha, Albany Heights, Torbay, Albany
- Getting there
- SH1 motorway; Northern Busway from Albany station
- Main shopping
- Westfield Albany, in neighbouring Albany
- Nearby landmarks
- Massey University Albany campus, North Harbour Stadium
Who Lives in Fairview Heights
About 3,170 residents in 920 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
About Fairview Heights
Fairview Heights is one of the upper North Shore suburbs that developed alongside the Albany growth corridor — modern housing on master-planned street layouts, with strong family demographic anchored by the proximity to Albany’s commercial and educational facilities.
Adjacent Albany Amenities
Fairview Heights’ main advantage is proximity to the major Albany amenities — Westfield Albany shopping mall, Massey University Albany campus, North Harbour Stadium, and the Northern Busway. The combination gives residents major retail, education and transport infrastructure within easy reach without needing to commute into the central city. Many residents work at or attend the Albany campus or commercial precinct.
Schools and Transport
Fairview Heights families have access to several upper-North Shore primary schools plus the wider secondary network including Albany Senior High School. The Northern Busway from Albany station gives ~25-minute express CBD commute, with frequent buses through the day. SH1 motorway is immediately adjacent for those driving.
Near Fairview Heights
Just outside Fairview Heights, within 10 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
Businesses
Where to Learn More
Westfield Albany — adjacent major shopping mall.
Massey University Albany Campus — adjacent university campus.
Auckland Transport — Northern Busway — express bus from Albany.
Upper Harbour Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fairview Heights?
Upper North Shore Auckland. ~17 km from CBD.
What’s nearby?
Westfield Albany, Massey University Albany campus, North Harbour Stadium — all walking/cycling distance.
What’s the Northern Busway?
Dedicated busway from Albany to CBD — express commute option.
What’s the character?
Modern residential family suburb with strong Albany amenity access.
How long is the bus to the CBD from Fairview Heights?
The Northern Busway from Albany station gives an express CBD commute of about 25 minutes, with frequent buses through the day.
Which secondary school can Fairview Heights families use?
Families can use the wider upper North Shore secondary network, including Albany Senior High School.
For more upper North Shore suburbs see Auckland Suburbs — including neighbouring Albany.
Spotted something incorrect on this page? Let us know.
Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Fairview Heights is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.