Where is Mount Albert?

Mount Albert is on the central Auckland isthmus, around 6 km southwest of the CBD, between Sandringham, Western Springs, Mount Roskill and Avondale. The volcanic cone Ōwairaka sits at its centre.

What is Mount Albert Grammar School?

Mount Albert Grammar (MAGS) is one of New Zealand's largest secondary schools, on Alberton Avenue. State co-educational, years 9 to 13, with a long list of notable alumni.

Ōwairaka (Mount Albert) is the 135-metre volcanic cone at the centre of the suburb, with walking tracks to the summit for sweeping views over the Auckland isthmus. Free public access.

Where is the Mount Albert War Memorial Hall?

The Mount Albert War Memorial Hall is on New North Road in Mount Albert Village. It hosts community events and council bookings, with the Mount Albert Library next door.

How do I get from the Auckland CBD to Mount Albert?

The Western Line train from Britomart to Mount Albert station takes around 15 minutes. By car, 10 to 15 minutes via Great North Road or New North Road.

Which schools are in zone for Mount Albert?

Children living in Mount Albert are in zone for Avondale Intermediate, Gladstone School (Auckland), Kōwhai Intermediate, Mt Albert Grammar School, Avondale College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Mount Albert?

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.

Mount Albert, Auckland | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Mount Albert

Mount Albert is on the central Auckland isthmus, around 6 km southwest of the CBD, anchored by the volcanic cone Ōwairaka (also known as Mount Albert, 135 metres). It's one of those settled central suburbs where everything is within walking distance: train station, village shops, big school, public pool, library, and the maunga itself for a view if you fancy a 15-minute climb.

The Mount Albert Village along New North Road is the main commercial strip: cafés, restaurants, the Mount Albert War Memorial Hall, and the kind of community feel you only get when half the population has lived in the suburb for decades.

Mount Albert Grammar School (MAGS) is one of the country's largest secondary schools, on Alberton Avenue. The alumni list is long and includes prime ministers, All Blacks and roughly half the senior staff at TVNZ. The Mount Albert Community and Leisure Centre handles the swimming. Alberton House, a Category 1 historic homestead from 1863, is now a heritage museum open to the public.

Unitec Institute of Technology occupies the former Carrington Hospital site at the suburb's edge. Western Springs and MOTAT are next door. Train every 10 minutes to Britomart.

Is Mount Albert a good place to live?

Mount Albert is home to roughly 19,899 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mount Albert scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 72/100 and 13% green space.

Schools: Mount Albert has 67 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 $506.

Lifestyle: Mount Albert has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 11.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Mount Albert 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

Safety72
Amenities100
Schools68
Housing Affordability25
Green space42
Community67
Transport40

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $1.49M
Median Weekly Rent: $506/wk
Median HH Income: $129K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): -1.3%
Data Year: 2023

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† 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 Mount Albert?: Mount Albert is on the central Auckland isthmus, around 6 km southwest of the CBD, between Sandringham, Western Springs, Mount Roskill and Avondale. The volcanic cone Ōwairaka sits at its centre.
What is Mount Albert Grammar School?: Mount Albert Grammar (MAGS) is one of New Zealand's largest secondary schools, on Alberton Avenue. State co-educational, years 9 to 13, with a long list of notable alumni.
What is Ōwairaka?: Ōwairaka (Mount Albert) is the 135-metre volcanic cone at the centre of the suburb, with walking tracks to the summit for sweeping views over the Auckland isthmus. Free public access.
Where is the Mount Albert War Memorial Hall?: The Mount Albert War Memorial Hall is on New North Road in Mount Albert Village. It hosts community events and council bookings, with the Mount Albert Library next door.
How do I get from the Auckland CBD to Mount Albert?: The Western Line train from Britomart to Mount Albert station takes around 15 minutes. By car, 10 to 15 minutes via Great North Road or New North Road.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mount Albert

Schools in zone for Mount Albert

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

Avondale Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 380 · decile 2
Gladstone School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 775 · decile 9
Kōwhai Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 548 · decile 7
Mt Albert Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 3629 · decile 7
Avondale College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2800 · decile 4

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Enter your address to check your school zone in Mount Albert. 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 Mount Albert that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

Elim Christian College Mt Albert
Composite · roll 440 · 0.2 km away
Owairaka District School
Contributing · roll 372 · decile 3 · 1.1 km away
Waterview School
Contributing · roll 247 · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
Avondale Primary School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 362 · decile 3 · 1.4 km away
Marist College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 773 · decile 7 · 1.6 km away
Marist School (Mt Albert)
Contributing · roll 261 · decile 8 · 1.6 km away
TKKM o Nga Maungarongo
Composite · roll 67 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
Contributing · roll 263 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School
Contributing · roll 559 · decile 2 · 2.0 km away
Jireh Christian School
Full Primary · roll 286 · decile 3 · 2.1 km away
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Full Primary · roll 111 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Full Primary · roll 168 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
Wesley Primary School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 1 · 2.2 km away
Mt Albert School
Contributing · roll 499 · decile 6 · 2.3 km away
New Windsor School
Contributing · roll 347 · decile 4 · 2.3 km away
Central Auckland Specialist School
Specialist School · roll 280 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Edendale School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 497 · decile 6 · 2.5 km away
Pasadena Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 366 · decile 8 · 2.5 km away
Glenavon School
Full Primary · roll 347 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
Wesley Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 104 · decile 1 · 2.6 km away
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1785 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau
Contributing · roll 600 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Contributing · roll 176 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Full Primary · roll 757 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
Chaucer School
Contributing · roll 192 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
Marshall Laing School
Contributing · roll 611 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
Westmere School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 355 · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
Balmoral S D A School
Full Primary · roll 65 · decile 6 · 3.3 km away
Iqra School
Composite · roll 220 · 3.4 km away
Grey Lynn School
Contributing · roll 242 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Full Primary · roll 72 · decile 4 · 3.5 km away
Dominion Road School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
May Road School
Contributing · roll 175 · decile 1 · 3.7 km away
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Contributing · roll 261 · decile 6 · 3.7 km away
Lynfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2011 · decile 6 · 3.8 km away
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 834 · decile 5 · 3.8 km away
New Lynn School
Contributing · roll 396 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Twin Oaks Classical School
Composite · 3.9 km away
Kelston Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 834 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Maungawhau School
Contributing · roll 637 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
Mt Roskill Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 559 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Kelston Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 407 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Blockhouse Bay School
Contributing · roll 508 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
Kelston School
Contributing · roll 296 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Oaklynn Special School
Specialist School · roll 220 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
St Leonards Road School
Contributing · roll 427 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 392 · 4.4 km away
Mt Roskill Grammar
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1916 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Mt Eden Normal School
Contributing · roll 557 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Mt Roskill Primary School
Contributing · roll 609 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Richmond Road School
Contributing · roll 276 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Kelston Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 584 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Contributing · roll 116 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Eden Campus
Teen Parent Unit · 4.6 km away
Newton Central School
Contributing · roll 300 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
Activity Centre · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Bayfield School
Contributing · roll 352 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Glendene School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 2 · 4.8 km away
Ficino School
Full Primary · roll 143 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Fruitvale Road School
Contributing · roll 338 · decile 4 · 4.9 km away
Three Kings School
Contributing · roll 460 · decile 6 · 5.0 km away

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Coronations Oaks Reserve

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1st Mt Albert St Judes Scout Group

Mountain Green Archery Club Outdoor Range

Phyllis Reserve

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Ferndale Park

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Mercy Radiology

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Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.7	16.73	6.68	10.22
☀️ Feb	22.77	15.67	6.25	10.43
🍂 Mar	20.56	13.57	2.68	10.21
🍂 Apr	19.39	13.51	3.6	8.56
🍂 May	16.64	10.96	4.55	7.71
❄️ Jun	15.24	9.49	3.44	7.29
❄️ Jul	14.27	8.16	4.08	7.31
❄️ Aug	14.38	6.92	2.41	8.3
🌸 Sep	16.05	9.84	3.3	9.4
🌸 Oct	17.32	10.59	3.93	10.28
🌸 Nov	19.19	11.95	3.48	11.13
☀️ Dec	22.23	14.94	4.08	11.39

Living in Mount Albert

Is Mount Albert a good place to live?

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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mount Albert

Schools in zone for Mount Albert

Avondale Intermediate

Gladstone School (Auckland)

Kōwhai Intermediate

Mt Albert Grammar School

Avondale College

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

Elim Christian College Mt Albert

Owairaka District School

Waterview School

Avondale Primary School (Auckland)

Marist College

Marist School (Mt Albert)

TKKM o Nga Maungarongo

St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)

Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School

Jireh Christian School

Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)

St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)

Wesley Primary School

Mt Albert School

New Windsor School

Central Auckland Specialist School

Edendale School (Auckland)

Pasadena Intermediate

Glenavon School

Wesley Intermediate

Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea

Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau

Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)

Balmoral School (Auckland)

Chaucer School

Marshall Laing School

Westmere School (Auckland)

Balmoral S D A School

Iqra School

Grey Lynn School

St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)

Dominion Road School

May Road School

St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)

Lynfield College

Blockhouse Bay Intermediate

New Lynn School

Twin Oaks Classical School

Kelston Boys' High School

Maungawhau School

Mt Roskill Intermediate

Kelston Intermediate

Blockhouse Bay School

Kelston School

Oaklynn Special School

St Leonards Road School

St Paul's College (Ponsonby)

Mt Roskill Grammar

Mt Eden Normal School

Mt Roskill Primary School

Richmond Road School

St Therese School (Three Kings)

Kelston Girls' College

Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)

Eden Campus

Newton Central School

Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre

Bayfield School

Glendene School

Ficino School

Fruitvale Road School

Three Kings School

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