- Est. Median Value
- $998K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $520/wk
- Safety Score
- 42/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 11.1°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~83 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Birkdale
Birkdale is a North Shore suburb between Birkenhead and Beach Haven, around 13 km northwest of the Auckland CBD across the Harbour Bridge. It developed as a postwar residential extension of Birkenhead through the 1950s and 1960s, on the western slopes of the peninsula. Mostly residential, mostly modest, mostly the kind of suburb that exists to be lived in rather than visited.
The Birkdale Shopping Centre on Birkdale Road has the local Four Square, takeaways, hairdresser, pharmacy and the standard suburban services. Most residents do their bigger shopping at Highbury in Birkenhead or Glenfield Mall. The Birkdale Beach Haven Community Project handles the community programming.
Birkdale Primary, Birkdale Intermediate and Birkdale North School are the local primaries, with Birkenhead College handling the secondary kids. Verrans Corner, on the southern edge, gets you onto the bus into the city.
Eskdale Reserve and Kauri Park cover the local bush walks, with native forest pockets that survived the postwar subdivision. The western slopes of the suburb get the late afternoon sun over the upper harbour, which is the kind of view residents tend to mention casually. Most homes are 1960s-era brick or weatherboard on quarter-acre sections, the classic North Shore template before the apartments arrived. Birkdale doesn't really have a tourist case. It doesn't really need one.
Is Birkdale a good place to live?
Birkdale is home to roughly 9,204 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Birkdale scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 42/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Birkdale has 39 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $998K, and weekly rent typically sits around $520.
Lifestyle: Birkdale has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Birkdale is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety42
- Amenities100
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability38
- Green space42
- Community56
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $998K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $520/wk
- Median HH Income
- $117K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Birkdale?
- Birkdale is a North Shore suburb between Birkenhead (east) and Beach Haven (west), around 13 km northwest of the Auckland CBD across the Harbour Bridge.
- What's at the Birkdale Shopping Centre?
- The Birkdale Shopping Centre on Birkdale Road has a Four Square, takeaways, hairdresser, pharmacy and the standard suburban services for the local catchment.
- What schools are in Birkdale?
- Birkdale Primary, Birkdale Intermediate and Birkdale North School are the main local primaries. Birkenhead College handles the secondary kids, a short drive south through the village.
- How do I get from the Auckland CBD to Birkdale?
- By car, around 15 to 25 minutes via the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Onewa Road. Buses run from Verrans Corner through Birkenhead to the city.
- What is Eskdale Reserve?
- Eskdale Reserve is a bush reserve in central Birkdale with walking tracks through native forest, including remnant kauri stands. Popular for short walks and dog walking, with multiple access points along Eskdale Road.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Birkdale
Schools in zone for Birkdale
Children living in Birkdale have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Birkdale Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 229 · decile 6
Birkdale North School
Contributing · roll 142 · decile 5
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Birkdale that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Windy Ridge School
Contributing · roll 196 · decile 7 · 0.7 km away
Birkenhead College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 489 · decile 6 · 1.1 km away
Beach Haven School
Contributing · roll 416 · decile 4 · 1.2 km away
Birkdale Primary School
Contributing · roll 190 · decile 5 · 1.2 km away
Glenfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 762 · decile 6 · 1.5 km away
Verran Primary School
Contributing · roll 208 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
Bayview School
Contributing · roll 382 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
Kauri Park School
Contributing · roll 352 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
Manuka Primary School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 6 · 2.0 km away
Glenfield Primary School
Contributing · roll 295 · decile 7 · 2.5 km away
Marlborough School
Contributing · roll 400 · decile 7 · 2.5 km away
Glenfield Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 443 · decile 6 · 2.8 km away
Willow Park School
Contributing · roll 614 · decile 4 · 2.8 km away
Greenhithe School
Contributing · roll 458 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Wairau Valley Special School
Specialist School · roll 293 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Birkenhead School
Contributing · roll 446 · decile 9 · 3.1 km away
Chelsea School
Contributing · roll 377 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
Westminster Christian School
Full Primary · roll 359 · decile 8 · 3.2 km away
Upper Harbour Primary School
Contributing · roll 348 · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
Northcote College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1618 · 3.5 km away
Hobsonville Point Primary School
Full Primary · roll 677 · decile 9 · 3.6 km away
Sunnybrae Normal School
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Contributing · roll 314 · 3.8 km away
Target Road School
Contributing · roll 426 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Scott Point School
Full Primary · roll 885 · 4.0 km away
Northcote Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 663 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Onepoto School
Contributing · roll 153 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Vanguard Military School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 169 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Northcote School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 403 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Westlake Boys High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2800 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1057 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Westlake Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2295 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Forrest Hill School
Contributing · roll 467 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Albany Junior High School
Secondary (Year 7-10) · roll 1127 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 714 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Wairau Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 338 · 4.7 km away
Carmel College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1107 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Explore Birkdale
Things to do(7)
Deuxberry School of Dance & Upbeat American Tap
Shorinji Kempo North Shore
"Nzfighter&boxer riding club"
Lauderdale Reserve
LivDance
Rhythm and Grace Dance
The Pilates House
Parks & green spaces(1)
Lauderdale Reserve
Healthcare(3)
Birkdale Family Doctors
Te Puna Hauora Health Clinic
Beach Haven Hospital
Eat & Drink in Birkdale
Places to eat & drink(9)
Verbena Bar & Bristro
Verrans Espresso & Food
Birkdale Indian Takeaways
LV Bakery
Lazeez kebabs&burgers
Mint Leaf Indian Takeaways
Ceylon Spice Kitchen\n
Passion Bakery
The Tearooms Cafe and Eatery
Tradies & Services in Birkdale
Tradies & services(33)
A Class Painters
Affordable Clean Team
Artizan Automotive Restorations
Auckland Dent Repair
Auto Colour Matrix
Birkdale Motors
Birkdale Panelbeaters
Bridgestone Tyre Centre
Carpet Cleaning North Shore
Clip N Cut Property Care NZ
Conceptual Construction and Consultancy
Cozy Flooring
Desire Tableware
Eskdale Treehouse Early Learning Centre
Exotic Electrical
Fox Property Maintenance
FRN Interior ltd
Kairos Construction Limited
Koru Early Learning Centre
North Shore Engine Reconditioners
Northcote Electrical ltd
Nurserydale Child Care Centre
Perl Electrical North Shore
Pest Control Auckland - Aces Pest Control
Property Surgeon
Reliant Roof Services Auckland—Reroof, Recoat, Cleaning and Repairs Specialists
Rust & Resto Repairs
See The Difference
Shore Tree Services
sKids Birkdale
So Renovate
Stillhouse Design Studio
The Y Birkdale Early Learning Centre
Shops in Birkdale
Shops(6)
Blanks and Print
Dons Food Market
Hi-Top Scaffolding
James Russ Studio
Smart Sleep
Thirsty Liquor Birkdale
Beauty & Fitness in Birkdale
Beauty & fitness(14)
"Nzfighter&boxer riding club"
Coco Hair Studio
Deuxberry School of Dance & Upbeat American Tap
Foxstudio
LivDance
Mel & Joy Beauty
Najma Beautician
Ohm Sai Hair and Beauty Salon
Rhythm and Grace Dance
Shorinji Kempo North Shore
Spray_shac_tanning
The Hairspanz
The Pilates House
Venus Hair & Beauty
Professional Services in Birkdale
Professional services(6)
Abrasive Waterjet Services
Accountants4u
Custom Framers
Digital Revolution Ltd.
Nicola Deerness
Pumpspec Ltd
Birkdale Weather
Current conditions: 11.1°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.75 | 16.8 | 6.53 | 10.12 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.91 | 15.59 | 5.73 | 10.39 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.84 | 13.37 | 2.22 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.54 | 13.63 | 3.45 | 8.49 |
| 🍂 May | 16.85 | 10.93 | 4.53 | 7.69 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.39 | 9.76 | 3.52 | 7.31 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.43 | 8.29 | 3.81 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.56 | 6.91 | 2.5 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.18 | 9.87 | 3.35 | 9.38 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.49 | 10.85 | 4.05 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.45 | 12.04 | 3.35 | 11.03 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.33 | 14.96 | 4.01 | 11.35 |
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