- Est. Median Value
- $1.49M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $670/wk
- Safety Score
- 51/100
- Green Space
- 64%
- Current Weather
- 13.4°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~74 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Lucas Heights
Is Lucas Heights a good place to live?
Lucas Heights is home to roughly 2,799 people across 6.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lucas Heights scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 51/100 and 64% green space.
Schools: Lucas Heights has 19 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 $1.49M, and weekly rent typically sits around $670.
Lifestyle: Lucas Heights has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 13.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lucas Heights 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
- Safety51
- Amenities18
- Schools86
- Housing Affordability25
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.49M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $670/wk
- Median HH Income
- $94K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.4%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Lucas Heights?
- Children living in Lucas Heights are in zone for Albany School, Albany Senior High School, Albany Junior High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lucas Heights?
- 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.
- What is the postcode for Lucas Heights?
- The postcode for Lucas Heights is 0632.
- What is the population of Lucas Heights?
- Lucas Heights has 2,799 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lucas Heights?
- The estimated median property value in Lucas Heights is $1.5M. Median weekly rent is $670/week.
- Where is Lucas Heights?
- Lucas Heights is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Lucas Heights a good place to live?
- Lucas Heights scores 48/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lucas Heights
Schools in zone for Lucas Heights
Children living in Lucas Heights have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Albany School
Contributing · roll 622 · decile 9
Albany Senior High School
Secondary (Year 11-15) · roll 786 · decile 9
Albany Junior High School
Secondary (Year 7-10) · roll 1127 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lucas Heights. 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 Lucas Heights that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kristin School
Composite · roll 1745 · decile 10 · 1.3 km away
Pinehurst School
Composite · roll 1137 · decile 10 · 1.8 km away
Vanguard Military School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 169 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
Contributing · roll 384 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Oteha Valley School
Contributing · roll 496 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Upper Harbour Primary School
Contributing · roll 348 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
City Impact Church School
Composite · roll 353 · 3.5 km away
Westminster Christian School
Full Primary · roll 359 · decile 8 · 3.9 km away
Northcross Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 1502 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
Coatesville School
Contributing · roll 250 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
Ridgeview School
Contributing · roll 49 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
Composite · roll 146 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Sherwood School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 460 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
Rangitoto College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 4172 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Bayview School
Contributing · roll 382 · decile 7 · 4.8 km away
Greenhithe School
Contributing · roll 458 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 10 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Lucas Heights
Things to do(1)
EQuinity
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Lucas Heights
Places to eat & drink(1)
Sweet Disorder
Tradies & Services in Lucas Heights
Tradies & services(4)
Albany Hill Auto
Albany Tyres
BugZero | Best Pest Control Service | Cockroach Control Service
Giles Civil Ltd
Shops in Lucas Heights
Shops(1)
Auckland Palm Centre
Beauty & Fitness in Lucas Heights
Beauty & fitness(2)
Carols Beauty Therapy
EQuinity
Professional Services in Lucas Heights
Professional services(1)
LearningPlanet
Lucas Heights Weather
Current conditions: 13.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.71 | 17.02 | 6.35 | 10.03 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.83 | 15.95 | 5.81 | 10.36 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.86 | 13.63 | 2.25 | 10.1 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.54 | 14.06 | 3.17 | 8.51 |
| 🍂 May | 16.92 | 11.31 | 4.2 | 7.73 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.41 | 10.29 | 3.72 | 7.36 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.43 | 8.71 | 4.27 | 7.27 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.53 | 7.37 | 2.52 | 8.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.13 | 10.23 | 3.32 | 9.36 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.43 | 11.25 | 3.42 | 10.19 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.25 | 12.36 | 2.93 | 11.03 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.07 | 15.15 | 4.28 | 11.34 |
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