New Lynn is in West Auckland, about 10 km southwest of the CBD, on the Whau River. It sits between Avondale, Blockhouse Bay, Titirangi and Green Bay.

LynnMall, opened in 1963, was the first American-style shopping centre in New Zealand. It anchors the New Lynn town centre with major retailers, a Reading Cinemas, food court, supermarket and over a hundred specialty stores.

How long is the train from New Lynn to Britomart?

About 25 minutes on the Western Line, with frequent services. The station sits in an underground trench beneath the town centre, with the bus interchange directly above, making transfers easy.

Crown Lynn Potteries was New Zealand's largest ceramics manufacturer, based in New Lynn from the 1940s until the late 1980s. Their tableware became a household staple across the country. The Te Toi Uku Clayworks Museum tells the full story.

Is there a Bunnings in New Lynn?

Yes, Bunnings Warehouse New Lynn is on Clark Street, a short walk or drive from the town centre. It's one of West Auckland's main hardware stores.

Which schools are in zone for New Lynn?

Children living in New Lynn are in zone for Kelston Intermediate, New Lynn School, Kelston Boys' High School, Kelston Girls' College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in New Lynn?

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.

New Lynn, Auckland | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in New Lynn

New Lynn used to be where Auckland made things. Specifically: bricks, pipes and pottery, thanks to the rich clay sitting under the suburb. Crown Lynn was the name everyone knew. That brand of tableware in your nan's cabinet almost certainly came from here. The Hoffman Kiln still stands as a heritage site, and Te Toi Uku Clayworks Museum tells the full story.

The Whau River runs through it. For Māori this was Te Tōanga Waka, a portage where canoes were dragged between the Waitematā and Manukau harbours. It's still one of the narrowest points of the North Island.

These days New Lynn is best known as a transport hub. The train tracks were buried in a trench in 2010, with the new station built underneath the town centre, then you cross to the bus interchange and LynnMall in about a minute. Speaking of LynnMall: it was New Zealand's very first American-style shopping centre when it opened in 1963. The country's first Pizza Hut also opened in New Lynn, in 1974.

The vibe today is multicultural, intensifying fast, and surprisingly walkable. It's flat, 25 minutes from the CBD by train, and quietly holds onto its history while everything around it is being rebuilt.

Is New Lynn a good place to live?

New Lynn is home to roughly 20,877 people across 19.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, New Lynn scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 11% green space.

Schools: New Lynn has 53 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 $974K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.

Lifestyle: New Lynn has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 11.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether New Lynn 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

Safety66
Amenities100
Schools41
Housing Affordability39
Green space36
Community11
Transport40

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $974K
Median Weekly Rent: $500/wk
Median HH Income: $76K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): -8.3%
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is New Lynn?: New Lynn is in West Auckland, about 10 km southwest of the CBD, on the Whau River. It sits between Avondale, Blockhouse Bay, Titirangi and Green Bay.
What is LynnMall?: LynnMall, opened in 1963, was the first American-style shopping centre in New Zealand. It anchors the New Lynn town centre with major retailers, a Reading Cinemas, food court, supermarket and over a hundred specialty stores.
How long is the train from New Lynn to Britomart?: About 25 minutes on the Western Line, with frequent services. The station sits in an underground trench beneath the town centre, with the bus interchange directly above, making transfers easy.
What was Crown Lynn?: Crown Lynn Potteries was New Zealand's largest ceramics manufacturer, based in New Lynn from the 1940s until the late 1980s. Their tableware became a household staple across the country. The Te Toi Uku Clayworks Museum tells the full story.
Is there a Bunnings in New Lynn?: Yes, Bunnings Warehouse New Lynn is on Clark Street, a short walk or drive from the town centre. It's one of West Auckland's main hardware stores.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in New Lynn

Schools in zone for New Lynn

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

Kelston Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 407 · decile 2
New Lynn School
Contributing · roll 396 · decile 4
Kelston Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 834 · decile 2
Kelston Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 584 · decile 2

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School Zone Checker

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

Iqra School
Composite · roll 220 · 0.4 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Full Primary · roll 168 · decile 3 · 0.9 km away
Jireh Christian School
Full Primary · roll 286 · decile 3 · 1.0 km away
Chaucer School
Contributing · roll 192 · decile 4 · 1.1 km away
Oaklynn Special School
Specialist School · roll 220 · decile 4 · 1.3 km away
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 834 · decile 5 · 1.5 km away
Glenavon School
Full Primary · roll 347 · decile 2 · 1.5 km away
Avondale Primary School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 362 · decile 3 · 1.7 km away
Avondale College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2800 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Contributing · roll 261 · decile 6 · 1.8 km away
Avondale Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 380 · decile 2 · 1.9 km away
Fruitvale Road School
Contributing · roll 338 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
Kelston School
Contributing · roll 296 · decile 3 · 1.9 km away
Arahoe School
Contributing · roll 411 · decile 5 · 2.0 km away
Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School
Contributing · roll 559 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
St Leonards Road School
Contributing · roll 427 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
Blockhouse Bay School
Contributing · roll 508 · decile 7 · 2.4 km away
New Windsor School
Contributing · roll 347 · decile 4 · 2.4 km away
Elim Christian College Mt Albert
Composite · roll 440 · 2.9 km away
Green Bay High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1962 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Lynfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2011 · decile 6 · 3.0 km away
Glen Eden School
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Green Bay Primary School
Full Primary · roll 614 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
Marshall Laing School
Contributing · roll 611 · decile 5 · 3.0 km away
Owairaka District School
Contributing · roll 372 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Full Primary · roll 111 · decile 3 · 3.1 km away
Glen Eden Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 920 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
Glendene School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Kaurilands School
Contributing · roll 719 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
Waterview School
Contributing · roll 247 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
Gladstone School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 775 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Wesley Primary School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
Central Auckland Specialist School
Specialist School · roll 280 · decile 5 · 3.9 km away
Wesley Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 104 · decile 1 · 3.9 km away
Arohanui Special School
Specialist School · roll 276 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Halsey Drive School
Contributing · roll 456 · decile 7 · 4.1 km away
May Road School
Contributing · roll 175 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
Prospect School
Contributing · roll 316 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
TKKM o Nga Maungarongo
Composite · roll 67 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Mt Albert Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 3629 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
Tirimoana School
Contributing · roll 636 · decile 5 · 4.3 km away
Konini School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 401 · 4.4 km away
Marist College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 773 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
Marist School (Mt Albert)
Contributing · roll 261 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
Contributing · roll 263 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
Titirangi School
Contributing · roll 433 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Sunnyvale School
Contributing · roll 470 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
TKKM o Hoani Waititi
Composite · roll 240 · decile 3 · 4.8 km away
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Full Primary · roll 424 · decile 2 · 5.0 km away

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Things to do(56)

Ambrico Kiln

Just Workout!

The Arena

Synergy Sports

Shotokan Karate-do

Auckland City Auctions

Configure Express New Lynn

Shadbolt Park

Lawson Park

Bay Olympic Soccer and Sports

Auckland Academy of Dance

Strike Force

Les Mills

Suburbs Rugby Football Club

Les Mills New Lynn

Anytime Fitness New Lynn

Jyoshinmon Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do New Zealand - New Lynn Dojo

Maui Reserve

babyballet New Lynn & Te Atatu

Wu Qiao Dance Studio

Focus Fitness Gym

Sina.fit- Health and Fitness

The Project

Aikido Buikukai

Oliver MMA HQ

Waitakere Gymnastics

The Dojo

Olympic Park

Lynndale Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club

SKIF NZ

F45 Training New Lynn

AutoFlip New Zealand

New Lynn Stags Rugby League Club

Manawa Wetland Reserve

Antics Health and Fitness

New Lynn Bowling Club

Chipmunks (New Lynn)

Cutler Reserve

F45 Training

Auckland Rope Dojo

New Lynn Tennis Sports and Social Club

GKR Karate

Mason Park

Northall Park

Tops Dance Studio

Masse

Ken Maunder Park

LynnAvon United Football Club

Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club

Manuka playground

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DANZA

Invictus 24/7 The People's Gym

Shooters Snooker & Pool

Wingate Reserve

Dance Worx

INVICTUS 24/7 - The People's Gym New Lynn

Parks & green spaces(11)

Shadbolt Park

Lawson Park

Maui Reserve

Olympic Park

Manawa Wetland Reserve

Cutler Reserve

Mason Park

Northall Park

Ken Maunder Park

Manuka playground

Wingate Reserve

Healthcare(8)

Health New Lynn Pharmacy

Odyssey

New Lynn West Pharmacy

Pharm Care Pharmacy

Totara Health Services - Medical Centre

Unichem

Chemist Warehouse

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	23.12	16.83	151.23	10.88
☀️ Feb	23.2	16.5	158.43	10.49
🍂 Mar	21.24	14.44	77.37	10.33
🍂 Apr	19.62	13.77	96.3	8.78
🍂 May	16.99	11.31	122.1	7.76
❄️ Jun	15.2	9.83	113.2	7.04
❄️ Jul	14.5	8.84	171.27	6.92
❄️ Aug	14.64	7.74	112.8	8.13
🌸 Sep	16.02	9.71	115.5	9.35
🌸 Oct	17.26	10.77	135.17	10.15
🌸 Nov	19.31	12.42	141.13	10.96
☀️ Dec	21.96	15.11	140.47	11.2

Living in New Lynn

Is New Lynn a good place to live?

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Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in New Lynn

Schools in zone for New Lynn

Kelston Intermediate

New Lynn School

Kelston Boys' High School

Kelston Girls' College

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

Iqra School

St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)

Jireh Christian School

Chaucer School

Oaklynn Special School

Blockhouse Bay Intermediate

Glenavon School

Avondale Primary School (Auckland)

Avondale College

St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)

Avondale Intermediate

Fruitvale Road School

Kelston School

Arahoe School

Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School

St Leonards Road School

Blockhouse Bay School

New Windsor School

Elim Christian College Mt Albert

Green Bay High School

Lynfield College

Glen Eden School

Green Bay Primary School

Marshall Laing School

Owairaka District School

Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)

Glen Eden Intermediate

Glendene School

Kaurilands School

Waterview School

Gladstone School (Auckland)

Wesley Primary School

Central Auckland Specialist School

Wesley Intermediate

Arohanui Special School

Halsey Drive School

May Road School

Prospect School

TKKM o Nga Maungarongo

Mt Albert Grammar School

Tirimoana School

Konini School (Auckland)

Marist College

Marist School (Mt Albert)

St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)

Titirangi School

Sunnyvale School

TKKM o Hoani Waititi

Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)

Explore New Lynn

🎯Things to do(56)

Ambrico Kiln

Just Workout!

The Arena

Synergy Sports

Shotokan Karate-do

Auckland City Auctions

Configure Express New Lynn

Shadbolt Park

Lawson Park

Bay Olympic Soccer and Sports

Auckland Academy of Dance

Strike Force

Things to do(56)

Parks & green spaces(11)

Healthcare(8)

Places to eat & drink(152)