Last updated October 2026
Greenhithe is a leafy upper-North Shore Auckland suburb on the Upper Waitematā Harbour edge — mature lifestyle properties on substantial sections, surrounding native bush reserves, and the spectacular Upper Harbour Bridge views completing one of the more distinctive North Shore suburbs.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 9,110, up 4% since 2018
- Land area
- 7.95 km²
- Location
- 11.1 km north-west of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Bayview, Schnapper Rock, Unsworth Heights, Rosedale, Hobsonville
- Ward or local board
- Upper Harbour Local Board
- Getting there
- Upper Harbour Drive, with buses; SH18 via the Upper Harbour Bridge; SH1 via the Greenhithe interchange
- Schools
- Greenhithe School, Upper Harbour Primary School
- Nearby landmarks
- Greenhithe Reserve, Wainoni Park, Upper Harbour Bridge
Who Lives in Greenhithe
About 9,110 residents in 2,770 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
About Greenhithe
Greenhithe sits on the Upper Waitematā Harbour edge — one of the more distinctive North Shore suburbs thanks to its semi-rural lifestyle character.
Larger section sizes than typical North Shore suburbs, mature gardens and bush, and a sense of being more “in the country” than the urban North Shore. The Upper Harbour Bridge (SH18) gives quick access to West Auckland; SH1 motorway access via the Greenhithe interchange handles the CBD commute.
Surrounding Bush Reserves
Greenhithe is surrounded by substantial native bush and harbour-edge reserves — Greenhithe Reserve, the Wainoni Park bush areas, and several connecting reserves along the harbour edge. The combination of larger residential sections plus surrounding native bush gives Greenhithe a distinctly different character from the more densely-developed central North Shore suburbs.
Upper Harbour Bridge and Transport
The Upper Harbour Bridge (SH18) gives Greenhithe rapid west-Auckland access — across to Hobsonville, Westgate and the Northwestern Motorway. SH1 access via Greenhithe interchange handles the CBD commute. The transport position makes Greenhithe genuinely well-connected despite the leafy semi-rural feel — particularly for commuters working in West or northwest Auckland.
Near Greenhithe
Just outside Greenhithe, within 10 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
Businesses
Where to Learn More
Upper Harbour Local Board — local government area covering Greenhithe.
Auckland Council — Greenhithe area reserves — surrounding bush reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greenhithe?
Upper North Shore Auckland on the Upper Waitematā Harbour. ~17 km from CBD.
What’s the character?
Leafy lifestyle suburb with substantial section sizes and surrounding bush reserves.
What’s the Upper Harbour Bridge?
SH18 motorway bridge across the Upper Waitematā Harbour — connects Greenhithe to West Auckland (Hobsonville, Westgate).
How do I commute to CBD?
SH1 motorway via Greenhithe interchange — ~25 min in off-peak conditions.
Which schools are in Greenhithe?
Greenhithe School and Upper Harbour Primary School are the local schools.
What parks and reserves are in Greenhithe?
Greenhithe Reserve, the Wainoni Park bush and several connecting reserves along the harbour edge surround the suburb.
For more upper North Shore suburbs see Auckland Suburbs.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Greenhithe is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.