Last updated October 2026
Farm Cove is a waterfront residential East Auckland suburb on the Pakuranga Estuary — established family housing on quiet residential streets, the Farm Cove foreshore reserve, and walking distance to the wider Pakuranga commercial area.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 2,580, down 8% since 2018
- Land area
- 0.95 km² (95 ha)
- Location
- 12.4 km south-east of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Sunnyhills, Half Moon Bay
- Ward or local board
- Howick Local Board
- Main shopping
- Pakuranga commercial area, within walking distance
- Nearby landmarks
- Farm Cove foreshore reserve, Pakuranga Estuary
Who Lives in Farm Cove
About 2,580 residents in 870 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Farm Cove
Two schools sit inside the Farm Cove boundary. All have an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
Also zoned for Farm Cove
Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Farm Cove
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 Farm Cove
31 streets are in Farm Cove. Search any street in Auckland to see which suburb it is in.
Show all 31 streets in Farm Cove
- A
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Accessway
- Arkley Avenue
- Askew Place
- B
- Beaconview Rise
- Belmere Rise
- Bramley Drive
- Butley Drive
- C
- Caithness Place
- D
- Davita Place
- Driscoll Place
- Dunn Place
- E
- Estelle Place
- F
- Fielding Crescent
- Fisher Parade
- Fratley Avenue
- G
- Galloway Crescent
- L
- Lilian Place
- M
- Melissa Place
- O
- Oleander Point
- P
- Paykel Avenue
- Prince Regent Drive
- R
- Rachael Place
- Raddock Place
- Rapallo Place
- S
- Sarah Place
- Skilling 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 2 reports were at shops and businesses.
Buses from Farm Cove
6 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 Farm Cove
Places and businesses inside the official Farm Cove boundary.
Places
About Farm Cove
Farm Cove is a quiet waterfront residential East Auckland suburb on the Pakuranga Estuary — established family...
Farm Cove is a quiet waterfront residential East Auckland suburb on the Pakuranga Estuary — established family housing, sheltered estuary foreshore access, and a relaxed coastal-edge character despite being inland from the open Hauraki Gulf. Strong family demographic anchored by Farm Cove School (primary) and the proximity to Pakuranga commercial amenities.
Pakuranga Estuary Foreshore
The Pakuranga Estuary foreshore on Farm Cove’s edge gives walking access along the tidal inlet — part of the w...
The Pakuranga Estuary foreshore on Farm Cove’s edge gives walking access along the tidal inlet — part of the wider East Auckland estuary walks network connecting through to the Tāmaki Estuary further north. The foreshore reserves support resident bird populations, particularly at mid-tide when the mudflats attract feeding wading birds.
Near Farm Cove
Just outside Farm Cove, within 10 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
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Businesses
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Where to Learn More
Auckland Council — Pakuranga Estuary foreshore
Howick Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Farm Cove?
About 2,580 people lived in Farm Cove at the 2023 Census, down 8% since 2018. See Who Lives in Farm Cove
What school zones cover Farm Cove?
The zones of Wakaaranga School, Farm Cove Intermediate, Pakūranga College and Sancta Maria College cover all of Farm Cove. Sunnyhills School has a zone covering part of it. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in Farm Cove
Which buses serve Farm Cove?
Routes 712 and 734, about every 30 min. There are 6 stops in the suburb. See Buses from Farm Cove
Is Farm Cove in a flood zone?
About 4% of the land in Farm Cove is in the council's mapped flood areas. Check a street on the council map before you buy. See Safety and Hazards
What suburbs border Farm Cove?
How far is Farm Cove from central Auckland?
About 12 km south-east of central Auckland, measured in a straight line.
What's the foreshore like?
Sheltered Pakuranga Estuary inlet — walking access along the tidal edge, bird-rich at mid-tide.
What's the character?
Quiet waterfront East Auckland family residential with strong family demographic.
Where do Farm Cove locals shop?
Pakuranga's commercial centre is within walking distance of Farm Cove.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Farm Cove 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 Farm Cove: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Farm Cove boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in Farm Cove: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026.
- Streets in Farm Cove: 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 Farm Cove: 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.