Last updated October 2026
Greenlane is a central Auckland suburb on the eastern side of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill — combining tree-lined residential streets with the major Greenlane shopping and medical precinct, plus direct access to Cornwall Park (one of Auckland’s most-loved green spaces) and the Greenlane Hospital campus.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 7,080, about the same as 2018
- Land area
- 2.52 km²
- Location
- 5.7 km south-east of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Epsom, One Tree Hill, Ellerslie, Remuera
- Ward or local board
- Albert-Eden Local Board
- Getting there
- Greenlane Road and SH1 access; Southern Line trains from Greenlane station, about 18 minutes to Britomart; buses on Greenlane Road
- Main shopping
- Greenlane Road retail strip
- Schools
- Cornwall Park District School
- Nearby landmarks
- Cornwall Park, Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill, Acacia Cottage, Greenlane Clinical Centre
Who Lives in Greenlane
About 7,080 residents in 2,420 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
About Greenlane
Greenlane is one of central Auckland’s established residential suburbs — tree-lined streets of weatherboard villas, brick-and-tile bungalows and increasing infill housing, with the major Greenlane Road commercial spine running east-west through the area.
The suburb is functionally defined by its proximity to two major institutions — Cornwall Park to the west and Greenlane Hospital to the centre — which together shape much of daily Greenlane life.
Cornwall Park on the Western Edge
Cornwall Park and Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill Domain border Greenlane on its western side — 220+ hectares of pastoral parkland, mature oak and olive plantings, the historic Acacia Cottage (Auckland’s oldest surviving European-era building), and the volcanic cone of Maungakiekie with the obelisk monument and 360° city views.
Greenlane residents have one of NZ’s most-visited urban parks on their doorstep — a substantial amenity that defines the western half of the suburb.
Greenlane Hospital and Medical Precinct
Greenlane Clinical Centre on Greenlane Road West is one of Auckland’s major medical campuses — part of the Auckland District Health Board network, including specialist cardiology and ophthalmology services. The wider Greenlane Road commercial precinct includes the Highbrook industrial estate, multiple commercial offices, and the Greenlane train station providing rapid rail to Britomart in around 18 minutes.
Near Greenlane
Just outside Greenlane, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
Businesses
Where to Learn More
Cornwall Park — official park website covering the trust-managed parkland on Greenlane’s western edge.
Auckland DHB — Greenlane Clinical Centre — medical campus information.
Albert-Eden Local Board — local government area.
Auckland Transport — Southern Line — Greenlane train station info.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greenlane?
Central Auckland, east of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill. About 7 km from the CBD.
What’s Cornwall Park?
The 220+ hectare parkland on Greenlane’s western edge, with Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill, mature trees, walking trails and the obelisk monument.
What hospital is here?
Greenlane Clinical Centre — Auckland DHB specialist medical campus including cardiology and ophthalmology.
What’s the train like?
Greenlane train station on the Southern Line — about 18 minutes to Britomart.
Is it residential or commercial?
Both — established residential streets with a major commercial/medical precinct along Greenlane Road.
Which school is in Greenlane?
Cornwall Park District School is the school listed for Greenlane.
For more central Auckland suburbs see Auckland Suburbs — including Cornwall Park.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Greenlane is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.