Last updated October 2026
Henderson is West Auckland’s main commercial sub-centre — anchored by the WestCity Westfield shopping mall, Henderson train station on the Western Line, Auckland Council’s West Auckland headquarters, and the Henderson commercial precinct that serves as the western Auckland’s main urban core.
Henderson also takes in the local area known as Western Heights.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 39,310, up 3% since 2018
- Land area
- 17.29 km²
- Location
- 12.8 km west of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Henderson Valley, Te Atatū South, Rānui, Sunnyvale, Oratia, Waiatarua, Massey, Glendene, Glen Eden
- Ward or local board
- Henderson-Massey Local Board
- Getting there
- SH16 motorway; Western Line trains and a major bus interchange at Henderson station
- Main shopping
- WestCity Westfield and the Lincoln Road retail strip
- Schools
- ACG Sunderland, Bruce McLaren Intermediate, Elim Christian College Henderson, Henderson – Teen Parent Unit – He Wero o nga Wahine, Henderson High School, Henderson Intermediate, Henderson North School, Henderson School, Henderson South School, Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson), Liston College, Middle School West Auckland, North West College, Pomaria Road School, St Dominic’s Catholic College (Henderson), Summerland Primary, Sunnyvale School, Waitakere College, Waitakere S D A School, Western Heights School (Auckland)
- Nearby landmarks
- Trusts Arena, Auckland Council West Auckland headquarters (the former Waitakere City Council building)
Who Lives in Henderson
About 39,310 residents in 12,460 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
In Henderson
Places and businesses inside the official Henderson boundary.
Places
Businesses
About Henderson
Henderson is West Auckland’s main sub-centre — substantial commercial precinct anchored by the WestCity Westfield shopping mall, multiple major retail and service businesses, plus the Auckland Council West Auckland headquarters (the former Waitakere City Council building). The combination of commercial, administrative and transport infrastructure makes Henderson the de-facto West Auckland urban core.
WestCity Westfield and Commercial Precinct
WestCity Westfield is West Auckland’s main shopping mall — substantial fashion retailers, department stores, supermarkets, cinemas and food courts. The surrounding Henderson commercial precinct includes Lincoln Road (major retail strip), the Trusts Arena (events and concerts venue), plus extensive commercial offices and trade businesses.
Henderson Train Station
Henderson train station on the Western Line is one of Auckland’s major train + bus interchanges — direct rail to Britomart (~20 min) plus comprehensive bus services across West Auckland. The station has been progressively upgraded over the past decade and is a key transport node for the western suburbs.
Near Henderson
Just outside Henderson, within 10 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
Businesses
Where to Learn More
WestCity Westfield — major shopping mall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Henderson?
West Auckland — the main sub-centre. ~14 km from CBD.
What’s WestCity Westfield?
West Auckland’s main shopping mall — substantial retail, supermarkets, cinemas, food courts.
What’s the train like?
Henderson station — major Western Line + bus interchange, 20 min to Britomart.
Which schools are in Henderson?
Henderson schools include Henderson High School, Waitakere College, Liston College, St Dominic’s Catholic College, Henderson Intermediate and Bruce McLaren Intermediate.
What is the Trusts Arena?
The Trusts Arena in Henderson is an events and concerts venue.
Where is Auckland Council’s West Auckland office?
Auckland Council’s West Auckland headquarters is in Henderson, in the former Waitakere City Council building.
For more West Auckland suburbs see Auckland Suburbs.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Henderson is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.