Last updated October 2026
Stanley Point is an exclusive small peninsula suburb on Auckland’s North Shore — a quiet residential headland between Devonport Naval Base and the Stanley Bay foreshore, with historic homes and substantial sea-view properties making it one of the most exclusive North Shore addresses.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 1,980, down 2% since 2018
- Land area
- 1.10 km²
- Location
- 3.1 km north-east of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Devonport
- Ward or local board
- Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
- Getting there
- Buses on Calliope Road; walking distance to the Devonport ferry terminal, with ferries to Britomart
- Main shopping
- Victoria Road cafes and shops in neighbouring Devonport village
- Schools
- Stanley Bay School
- Nearby landmarks
- Stanley Bay foreshore, Stanley Bay Wharf, Devonport village, Devonport Naval Base
Who Lives in Stanley Point
About 1,980 residents in 610 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
About Stanley Point
Stanley Point is a small peninsula suburb on Auckland’s North Shore — between Devonport Naval Base and the Stanley Bay foreshore. The suburb’s small size, peninsula geography and proximity to Devonport’s heritage character combine to make it one of Auckland’s most exclusive small residential addresses. Many properties carry substantial heritage values dating to early-20th-century Devonport development.
Walking Distance to Devonport
Stanley Point’s geographic position means residents are walking distance from the historic Devonport village — Victoria Road’s cafes, restaurants and the Devonport ferry terminal are all easy walks.
The 12-minute ferry from Devonport to Britomart gives Stanley Point residents one of Auckland’s most pleasant inner-city commute options. The combination of village amenities plus ferry commute makes Stanley Point genuinely well-connected despite its small peninsula scale.
Stanley Bay Foreshore
The Stanley Bay foreshore on the western side of the peninsula gives sheltered inner-harbour swimming and harbour views back to the central city. The Stanley Bay Wharf and adjacent grass reserve give the peninsula direct harbour access. Combined with the Devonport heritage village immediately adjacent, the position is unusually rich in amenity for a small peninsula suburb.
Near Stanley Point
Just outside Stanley Point, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
Businesses
Where to Learn More
Auckland Council — Stanley Bay foreshore reserves
Auckland Transport — Devonport Ferry — walking distance from Stanley Point.
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stanley Point?
Small peninsula on the southern North Shore Auckland, adjacent to Devonport.
How do I get there?
Walking distance from Devonport ferry terminal; short drive from Auckland Harbour Bridge.
What’s the character?
Exclusive small peninsula residential with historic homes and sea views.
What’s nearby?
Devonport village (5-min walk), Devonport ferry, Stanley Bay foreshore.
Which school is in Stanley Point?
Stanley Bay School is the school listed for Stanley Point.
Can you swim at Stanley Bay?
Yes, the Stanley Bay foreshore on the western side of the peninsula offers sheltered inner-harbour swimming, with the Stanley Bay Wharf and a grass reserve beside it.
For more southern North Shore suburbs see Auckland Suburbs — including Devonport.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Stanley Point is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.