- Est. Median Value
- $1.62M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 18%
- Current Weather
- 6.3°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Meadowbank
Meadowbank sits in Auckland's inner east, around 8 km from the CBD, tucked between Remuera's slopes and the Ōrākei Basin, and it has perfected the art of being expensive without being showy. Around 7,500 people live here, in leafy streets of 1950s to 70s homes steadily joined by townhouses, all of it organised around schools, the train, and a basin full of water.
The Ōrākei Basin is the suburb's gift: a volcanic lagoon ringed by a walking loop that delivers boardwalks, birdlife and water-skiers in scheduled bursts, all within a stroll of home. The loop at golden hour is the unofficial suburb meeting, conducted at walking pace in active wear.
The Eastern Line train station is the practical jewel, sliding residents into Britomart in around 12 minutes, a commute that half of Auckland would commit minor crimes for. The small Meadowbank shopping centre covers the flat-white-and-supermarket tier, with Remuera and St Johns filling the gaps.
Meadowbank School is one of the city's bigger primaries and a local institution, with Selwyn College taking most of the secondary years. The Remuera Golf Course rolls along next door. Meadowbank doesn't need to impress your visiting mate. The basin loop and the 12-minute train make the case wordlessly.
Is Meadowbank a good place to live?
Meadowbank is home to roughly 5,592 people across 1.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Meadowbank scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 18% green space.
Schools: Meadowbank has 57 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 $1.62M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: Meadowbank has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 6.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Meadowbank 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
- Safety85
- Amenities36
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability23
- Green space59
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.62M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $135K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.3%
- 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 Meadowbank?
- Meadowbank is in Auckland's inner east, around 8 km from the CBD, between Remuera, St Johns and the Ōrākei Basin, with the Eastern Line railway running along its northern edge.
- What is the Orakei Basin walkway?
- The Ōrākei Basin walkway is a loop around the volcanic lagoon beside Meadowbank, with boardwalk sections over the water, birdlife and scheduled water-skiing on the basin. The full loop takes around 45 minutes.
- How long is the train from Meadowbank to the city?
- The Eastern Line train from Meadowbank station reaches Britomart in around 12 minutes, with frequent services through the day. It's one of the quickest rail commutes in Auckland.
- What schools are in Meadowbank?
- Meadowbank School is one of Auckland's larger state primaries and the suburb's anchor school. Most secondary students attend Selwyn College, with St Thomas School also serving the area.
- How do I get from Auckland CBD to Meadowbank?
- The Eastern Line train from Britomart takes around 12 minutes. By car, around 15 to 20 minutes via Remuera Road or St Johns Road.
- Which schools are in zone for Meadowbank?
- Children living in Meadowbank are in zone for Meadowbank School, Remuera Intermediate, Selwyn College, Baradene College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Meadowbank?
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Meadowbank
Schools in zone for Meadowbank
Children living in Meadowbank have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Meadowbank School
Contributing · roll 755 · decile 10
Remuera Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 879 · decile 8
Selwyn College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1592 · decile 3
Baradene College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1528 · decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Meadowbank. 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 Meadowbank that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)
Contributing · roll 200 · decile 8 · 0.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Orakei)
Contributing · roll 22 · decile 6 · 1.3 km away
St Thomas School (Auckland)
Full Primary · roll 787 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Stonefields School
Full Primary · roll 631 · decile 9 · 2.0 km away
Kohimarama School
Full Primary · roll 466 · decile 10 · 2.1 km away
Orakei School
Full Primary · roll 235 · decile 4 · 2.1 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Full Primary · roll 115 · decile 1 · 2.1 km away
Saint Kentigern Girls' School
Full Primary · roll 389 · decile 10 · 2.4 km away
Glen Innes School
Full Primary · roll 121 · decile 1 · 2.4 km away
Michael Park School
Composite · roll 317 · decile 8 · 2.6 km away
Kadimah School
Full Primary · roll 134 · decile 9 · 2.6 km away
Stanhope Road School
Full Primary · roll 569 · decile 4 · 2.6 km away
Saint Kentigern Boys' School
Full Primary · roll 660 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
TKKM o Puau Te Moananui-a-Kiwa
Composite · roll 92 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
A1 Student School
Composite · roll 25 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Victoria Avenue School
Contributing · roll 392 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Glen Taylor School
Full Primary · roll 172 · decile 1 · 3.0 km away
St Heliers School
Full Primary · roll 623 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Tamaki College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 735 · 3.3 km away
Ruapotaka School
Full Primary · roll 131 · decile 1 · 3.3 km away
Panmure District School
Full Primary · roll 163 · decile 3 · 3.4 km away
Remuera School
Contributing · roll 562 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
Glendowie College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1206 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
Pt England School
Full Primary · roll 432 · decile 1 · 3.5 km away
St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
Contributing · roll 367 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
King's School (Remuera)
Full Primary · roll 760 · 3.5 km away
Auckland Montessori College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 14 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
Ellerslie School
Full Primary · roll 732 · decile 9 · 3.6 km away
Glenbrae Primary School
Full Primary · roll 168 · decile 1 · 3.6 km away
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1511 · 3.8 km away
Atea College
Composite · roll 17 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
Sommerville School
Specialist School · roll 393 · decile 5 · 3.8 km away
One Tree Hill College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1475 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Tāmaki School
Full Primary · roll 174 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Bailey Road School
Full Primary · roll 303 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Contributing · roll 221 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
St Patrick's School (Panmure)
Full Primary · roll 71 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland
Contributing · roll 64 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
Glendowie School
Full Primary · roll 657 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Parnell School
Full Primary · roll 518 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Cornwall Park District School
Contributing · roll 666 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Dilworth School
Composite · roll 517 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Panmure Bridge School
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 1 · 4.4 km away
Churchill Park School
Full Primary · roll 388 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Diocesan School For Girls
Composite · roll 1723 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Sylvia Park School
Full Primary · roll 564 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2319 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Oranga School
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
ACG Parnell College
Composite · roll 1984 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Crimson Global Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 67 · 4.8 km away
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Composite · roll 1640 · 4.9 km away
Newmarket School
Contributing · roll 241 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Friday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Friday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 14 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Friday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Friday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Friday 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 Meadowbank
Things to do(3)
Rutherford Reserve
BAReFIT
Tahapa Reserve West
Parks & green spaces(2)
Rutherford Reserve
Tahapa Reserve West
Healthcare(2)
Meadowbank Medical Centre
Meadowbank Village
Eat & Drink in Meadowbank
Places to eat & drink(4)
Moloko Coffee Kitchen
Meadowbank Indian Cuisine
The Empire Cafe
Portofino Restaurants
Tradies & Services in Meadowbank
Tradies & services(1)
Creating Design Clarity
Beauty & Fitness in Meadowbank
Beauty & fitness(4)
BAReFIT
Level Up Hair and Beauty
SENSO Hair Studio
The Pro Project NZ
Professional Services in Meadowbank
Professional services(5)
Cornerstone Bookkeeping
HSCM Solutions Limited
Lucy G Creative NZ Photography
Plunket
Social Butterfly Nz
Meadowbank Weather
Current conditions: 6.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.61 | 17.76 | 6.32 | 10.08 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.57 | 16.84 | 6.05 | 10.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.69 | 14.66 | 2.78 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.55 | 14.69 | 3.62 | 8.63 |
| 🍂 May | 16.88 | 12.06 | 4.11 | 7.62 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.49 | 10.81 | 3.47 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.39 | 9.24 | 3.5 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.41 | 8.03 | 2.32 | 8.13 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.01 | 10.88 | 3.1 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.2 | 11.9 | 3.51 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.2 | 13.08 | 3.57 | 10.99 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.95 | 16.04 | 3.73 | 11.41 |
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