Devonport is at the southern tip of Auckland's North Shore, about 3 km across the Waitematā Harbour from the CBD. It's reached by the Devonport ferry from Pier 1 or by car via Lake Road from Takapuna.

How long is the Devonport ferry?

The Fullers Devonport ferry takes about 12 minutes from Pier 1 in central Auckland to Devonport Wharf. Ferries run every 15 to 30 minutes through the day, with extended hours on weekends.

What's at North Head?

North Head (Maungauika) is a 65-metre volcanic cone at the eastern tip of Devonport, with extensive WWII tunnels and disappearing-gun emplacements open to the public. The summit offers 360-degree views over the Waitematā Harbour. Free entry, daylight hours.

Is the Royal New Zealand Navy based in Devonport?

Yes. Devonport Naval Base has been the main Royal New Zealand Navy facility since the 1840s, with all RNZN ships home-ported there. The Navy Museum on Torpedo Bay Road is open to the public, free admission.

Is Cheltenham Beach a good swimming beach?

Cheltenham Beach is a sheltered, family-friendly swimming beach on the eastern side of Devonport, looking out toward Rangitoto Island. Sandy, calm, and quieter than Takapuna or Mission Bay.

Which schools are in zone for Devonport?

Children living in Devonport are in zone for Belmont Intermediate, Devonport Primary School, Takapuna Grammar School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Devonport?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page — enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Devonport, Auckland | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Devonport

Devonport sits at the southern tip of the North Shore, reached by a 12-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. The ferry has been running since 1860, and the suburb has the leisurely Victorian charm of a place that grew up around it: heritage shopfronts on Victoria Road, weatherboard villas with verandahs, two extinct volcanic cones, and the country's main naval base.

The Royal New Zealand Navy has been at Devonport Naval Base since the 1840s, formalised in 1941. The base shapes the suburb in a quiet way: signage, gates, the Navy Museum on Torpedo Bay (free admission, genuinely well-curated), and a steady population of personnel.

Mount Victoria (Takarunga) and North Head (Maungauika) are the two volcanic cones. Both have walking tracks, panoramic views and extensive WWII military tunnels still open to the public. North Head is a public reserve with disappearing-gun emplacements that look like a movie set.

Cheltenham Beach is the swimming beach, sheltered and family-friendly. Stanley Bay and Vauxhall offer quieter coastline. The Vic, the Esplanade Hotel, and a long line of cafés on Victoria Road keep visitors fed. Yes, Devonport is full of tourists. The ferry helps.

Is Devonport a good place to live?

Devonport is home to roughly 5,079 people across 3.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Devonport scores 67 out of 100, with a safety score of 62/100 and 20% green space.

Schools: Devonport has 32 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 $2.05M, and weekly rent typically sits around $576.

Lifestyle: Devonport has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 11.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Devonport 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

Safety62
Amenities100
Schools88
Housing Affordability18
Green space66
Community100
Transport20

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $2.05M
Median Weekly Rent: $576/wk
Median HH Income: $136K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): -5.0%
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Devonport?: Devonport is at the southern tip of Auckland's North Shore, about 3 km across the Waitematā Harbour from the CBD. It's reached by the Devonport ferry from Pier 1 or by car via Lake Road from Takapuna.
How long is the Devonport ferry?: The Fullers Devonport ferry takes about 12 minutes from Pier 1 in central Auckland to Devonport Wharf. Ferries run every 15 to 30 minutes through the day, with extended hours on weekends.
What's at North Head?: North Head (Maungauika) is a 65-metre volcanic cone at the eastern tip of Devonport, with extensive WWII tunnels and disappearing-gun emplacements open to the public. The summit offers 360-degree views over the Waitematā Harbour. Free entry, daylight hours.
Is the Royal New Zealand Navy based in Devonport?: Yes. Devonport Naval Base has been the main Royal New Zealand Navy facility since the 1840s, with all RNZN ships home-ported there. The Navy Museum on Torpedo Bay Road is open to the public, free admission.
Is Cheltenham Beach a good swimming beach?: Cheltenham Beach is a sheltered, family-friendly swimming beach on the eastern side of Devonport, looking out toward Rangitoto Island. Sandy, calm, and quieter than Takapuna or Mission Bay.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Devonport

Schools in zone for Devonport

Children living in Devonport have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

Belmont Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 617 · decile 10
Devonport Primary School
Contributing · roll 223 · decile 8
Takapuna Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2264 · decile 10

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School Zone Checker

Enter your address to check your school zone in Devonport. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.

Other nearby schools

Schools close to Devonport that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
Contributing · roll 54 · decile 7 · 0.2 km away
Stanley Bay School
Contributing · roll 166 · decile 9 · 1.0 km away
Vauxhall School
Contributing · roll 158 · decile 8 · 1.0 km away
Bayswater School
Contributing · roll 114 · decile 10 · 1.7 km away
Belmont School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 10 · 2.0 km away
Wilson School
Specialist School · roll 134 · decile 9 · 2.7 km away
Hauraki School
Contributing · roll 496 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Crimson Global Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 67 · 3.2 km away
Parnell School
Full Primary · roll 518 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
Future School
Composite · roll 70 · decile 7 · 4.1 km away
Orakei School
Full Primary · roll 235 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Aotearoa Infinite Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 4.2 km away
Saint Kentigern Boys' School
Full Primary · roll 660 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Takapuna School
Contributing · roll 357 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
UP International College New Zealand
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 348 · 4.6 km away
Rosmini College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1209 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
Saint Kentigern Girls' School
Full Primary · roll 389 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Baradene College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1528 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Summit Point School
Full Primary · roll 36 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Contributing · roll 414 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
Victoria Avenue School
Contributing · roll 392 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
ACG Parnell College
Composite · roll 1984 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 4.7 km away
The BUSY School NZ
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 105 · 4.8 km away
City 0-10
Composite · 4.8 km away
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1000 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Northcote School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 403 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Orakei)
Contributing · roll 22 · decile 6 · 4.9 km away
Freemans Bay School
Contributing · roll 590 · decile 6 · 5.0 km away

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Things to do(29)

South Battery

Idler Pully Wheel

Engine Room

Summit Battery

North Battery

Cheltenham Battery

6-Inch Battery

North Tunnels

Flagstaff Gallery

Allen Hill Stadium Clubrooms

Ngataringa Park

North Shore Rugby Football Club

Bath Street Reserve

Devonport Wharf

L'Ecole de Danse

North Shore Cricket Club

Melrose Reserve

Balmain Reserve

Devonport Domain

JETS Run, Devonport

JKA Karate Devonport

Mount Victoria

North Shore Rugby Club

North Head Historic Reserve

Kensenshikan Karate

Windsor Reserve

Yoga By The Sea, Devonport NZ

JustWorkout Devonport

Devonport School of Dance

Parks & green spaces(9)

Ngataringa Park

Bath Street Reserve

Devonport Wharf

Melrose Reserve

Balmain Reserve

Devonport Domain

Mount Victoria

North Head Historic Reserve

Windsor Reserve

Healthcare(3)

HelenScott Pharmacy

Devonport Health Centre

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.55	17.68	6.32	10.08
☀️ Feb	22.49	16.77	6.05	10.35
🍂 Mar	20.62	14.59	2.78	10.13
🍂 Apr	19.46	14.61	3.62	8.63
🍂 May	16.81	11.98	4.11	7.62
❄️ Jun	15.42	10.73	3.47	7.25
❄️ Jul	14.31	9.17	3.5	7.33
❄️ Aug	14.34	7.95	2.32	8.13
🌸 Sep	15.93	10.8	3.1	9.39
🌸 Oct	17.13	11.83	3.51	10.26
🌸 Nov	19.12	13.01	3.57	10.99
☀️ Dec	21.86	15.97	3.73	11.41

Living in Devonport

Is Devonport a good place to live?

Map

Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Devonport

Schools in zone for Devonport

Belmont Intermediate

Devonport Primary School

Takapuna Grammar School

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)

Stanley Bay School

Vauxhall School

Bayswater School

Belmont School (Auckland)

Wilson School

Hauraki School

Crimson Global Academy

Parnell School

Future School

Orakei School

Aotearoa Infinite Academy

Saint Kentigern Boys' School

Takapuna School

UP International College New Zealand

Rosmini College

Saint Kentigern Girls' School

Baradene College

Summit Point School

St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)

Victoria Avenue School

ACG Parnell College

Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki

The BUSY School NZ

City 0-10

St Mary's College (Ponsonby)

Northcote School (Auckland)

St Joseph's School (Orakei)

Freemans Bay School

Explore Devonport

🎯Things to do(29)

South Battery

Idler Pully Wheel

Engine Room

Summit Battery

North Battery

Cheltenham Battery

6-Inch Battery

North Tunnels

Flagstaff Gallery

Allen Hill Stadium Clubrooms

Ngataringa Park

North Shore Rugby Football Club

Bath Street Reserve

Devonport Wharf

L'Ecole de Danse

North Shore Cricket Club

Melrose Reserve

Balmain Reserve

Devonport Domain

JETS Run, Devonport

JKA Karate Devonport

Mount Victoria

North Shore Rugby Club

North Head Historic Reserve

Kensenshikan Karate

Windsor Reserve

Yoga By The Sea, Devonport NZ

JustWorkout Devonport

Devonport School of Dance

🌳Parks & green spaces(9)

Ngataringa Park

Bath Street Reserve

Devonport Wharf

Things to do(29)

Parks & green spaces(9)

Healthcare(3)

Places to eat & drink(85)