Where is One Tree Hill?

One Tree Hill is on the central Auckland isthmus, around 9 km from the CBD, at the foot of Maungakiekie beside Cornwall Park, between Greenlane, Royal Oak and Onehunga.

What is Cornwall Park?

Cornwall Park is Auckland's grandest park, gifted by Sir John Logan Campbell, with working farmland, grand avenues, Acacia Cottage and the Maungakiekie summit walks. Free entry, open daily.

What happened to the tree on One Tree Hill?

The summit's famous lone pine was removed in 2000 after being damaged in protest actions. A grove of native trees was planted on the summit in 2016, with one eventually to remain as the next lone tree.

What is the Stardome?

The Stardome Observatory and Planetarium in the One Tree Hill Domain runs public planetarium shows and telescope viewings, an Auckland institution for school trips and stargazers.

How do I get from Auckland CBD to One Tree Hill?

By car, around 15 to 20 minutes via Manukau Road or the Southern Motorway's Greenlane exit. The Onehunga Line train stops at Greenlane and Penrose nearby, with frequent buses along Manukau Road.

Which schools are in zone for One Tree Hill?

Children living in One Tree Hill are in zone for Oranga School, Remuera Intermediate, Baradene College, One Tree Hill College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in One Tree Hill?

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.

One Tree Hill, Auckland | Postcode, Population & Property Values

Living in One Tree Hill

One Tree Hill the suburb sits at the foot of One Tree Hill the maunga, Maungakiekie, around 9 km south of the Auckland CBD, which makes it one of the few suburbs in the world named after its own view. Around 6,000 people live in its leafy streets, and every one of them holds informal shares in the adjacent masterpiece: Cornwall Park, the city's grandest green space, where sheep and cattle graze 10 minutes from the CBD under Sir John Logan Campbell's century-old gift to Auckland.

The maunga carries the deeper story: the great pā of Maungakiekie was among the most significant in Tāmaki, its terraced earthworks still legible on the slopes, and the summit's famous lone tree, lost to history, has been succeeded by a young grove planted in 2016, growing into the skyline's next chapter.

Daily life trades on the park: the morning circuits, the Stardome Observatory's planetarium evenings, Acacia Cottage's colonial weatherboard, and the lambing-season pilgrimages that bring the whole city through.

Cornwall Park District School anchors the local years with One Tree Hill College carrying the name nearby. Greenlane's train and motorway interchanges sit at the boundary. The suburb's deal is simple: live beside the city's best park, and let the maunga handle the address recognition.

Is One Tree Hill a good place to live?

One Tree Hill is home to roughly 4,497 people across 2.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, One Tree Hill scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 75/100 and 51% green space.

Schools: One Tree Hill has 66 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 $1.34M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.

Lifestyle: One Tree Hill has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether One Tree Hill 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

Safety75
Amenities100
Schools67
Housing Affordability28
Green space100
Community44
Transport31

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $1.34M
Median Weekly Rent: $550/wk
Median HH Income: $129K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +1.7%
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 One Tree Hill?: One Tree Hill is on the central Auckland isthmus, around 9 km from the CBD, at the foot of Maungakiekie beside Cornwall Park, between Greenlane, Royal Oak and Onehunga.
What is Cornwall Park?: Cornwall Park is Auckland's grandest park, gifted by Sir John Logan Campbell, with working farmland, grand avenues, Acacia Cottage and the Maungakiekie summit walks. Free entry, open daily.
What happened to the tree on One Tree Hill?: The summit's famous lone pine was removed in 2000 after being damaged in protest actions. A grove of native trees was planted on the summit in 2016, with one eventually to remain as the next lone tree.
What is the Stardome?: The Stardome Observatory and Planetarium in the One Tree Hill Domain runs public planetarium shows and telescope viewings, an Auckland institution for school trips and stargazers.
How do I get from Auckland CBD to One Tree Hill?: By car, around 15 to 20 minutes via Manukau Road or the Southern Motorway's Greenlane exit. The Onehunga Line train stops at Greenlane and Penrose nearby, with frequent buses along Manukau Road.
Which schools are in zone for One Tree Hill?: Children living in One Tree Hill are in zone for Oranga School, Remuera Intermediate, Baradene College, One Tree Hill College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
How do I check my school zone in One Tree Hill?: 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 One Tree Hill

Schools in zone for One Tree Hill

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

Oranga School
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 3
Remuera Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 879 · decile 8
Baradene College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1528 · decile 10
One Tree Hill College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1475 · decile 3

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School Zone Checker

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

Te Papapa School
Contributing · roll 302 · decile 2 · 1.1 km away
Ellerslie School
Full Primary · roll 732 · decile 9 · 1.4 km away
St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
Contributing · roll 367 · decile 7 · 1.4 km away
Golden Grove School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
Cornwall Park District School
Contributing · roll 666 · decile 9 · 1.6 km away
Onehunga Primary School
Contributing · roll 424 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Royal Oak School
Contributing · roll 421 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Full Primary · roll 159 · decile 3 · 1.9 km away
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 432 · decile 8 · 2.0 km away
Sisters United Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 2.3 km away
Michael Park School
Composite · roll 317 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
Contributing · roll 202 · decile 7 · 2.4 km away
Marcellin College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 468 · decile 2 · 2.5 km away
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Composite · roll 1640 · 2.5 km away
Onehunga High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1011 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
OneSchool Global - New Zealand
Composite · roll 1499 · 2.7 km away
Epsom Normal School
Contributing · roll 592 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
Remuera School
Contributing · roll 562 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Totara Point School
Contributing · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Kadimah School
Full Primary · roll 134 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Bailey Road School
Full Primary · roll 303 · decile 3 · 2.9 km away
King's School (Remuera)
Full Primary · roll 760 · 3.0 km away
Dilworth School
Composite · roll 517 · decile 6 · 3.1 km away
Three Kings School
Contributing · roll 460 · decile 6 · 3.1 km away
Kohia Terrace School
Full Primary · roll 364 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Diocesan School For Girls
Composite · roll 1723 · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
Auckland Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 687 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2319 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
Stanhope Road School
Full Primary · roll 569 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland
Contributing · roll 64 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
Hillsborough School
Contributing · roll 346 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Contributing · roll 221 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
Maungawhau School
Contributing · roll 637 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
Sylvia Park School
Full Primary · roll 564 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Eden Campus
Teen Parent Unit · 4.0 km away
Mt Roskill Primary School
Contributing · roll 609 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Mt Roskill Grammar
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1916 · decile 5 · 4.2 km away
Meadowbank School
Contributing · roll 755 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Twin Oaks Classical School
Composite · 4.3 km away
Dominion Road School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Mt Roskill Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 559 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Newmarket School
Contributing · roll 241 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Panmure District School
Full Primary · roll 163 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Maangere Bridge School
Contributing · roll 326 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Waterlea Public School
Contributing · roll 404 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Stonefields School
Full Primary · roll 631 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Mt Eden Normal School
Contributing · roll 557 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)
Contributing · roll 200 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
Victoria Avenue School
Contributing · roll 392 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Auckland Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2779 · 4.7 km away
Saint Kentigern Girls' School
Full Primary · roll 389 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Balmoral S D A School
Full Primary · roll 65 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1324 · 4.8 km away
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Contributing · roll 176 · decile 7 · 4.8 km away
Hay Park School
Contributing · roll 150 · decile 1 · 4.8 km away
Ficino School
Full Primary · roll 143 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Saint Kentigern Boys' School
Full Primary · roll 660 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Full Primary · roll 757 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
Contributing · roll 147 · decile 6 · 4.9 km away
Waikowhai Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 340 · decile 5 · 4.9 km away
ACG Parnell College
Composite · roll 1984 · decile 10 · 5.0 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.

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Unichem

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

Living in One Tree Hill

Is One Tree Hill a good place to live?

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Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in One Tree Hill

Schools in zone for One Tree Hill

Oranga School

Remuera Intermediate

Baradene College

One Tree Hill College

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

Te Papapa School

Ellerslie School

St Mary's School (Ellerslie)

Golden Grove School

Cornwall Park District School

Onehunga Primary School

Royal Oak School

St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)

Royal Oak Intermediate School

Sisters United Academy

Michael Park School

Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)

Marcellin College

St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)

Onehunga High School

OneSchool Global - New Zealand

Epsom Normal School

Remuera School

Totara Point School

Kadimah School

Bailey Road School

King's School (Remuera)

Dilworth School

Three Kings School

Kohia Terrace School

Diocesan School For Girls

Auckland Normal Intermediate

Epsom Girls Grammar School

Stanhope Road School

Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland

Hillsborough School

St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)

St Therese School (Three Kings)

Maungawhau School

Sylvia Park School

Eden Campus

Mt Roskill Primary School

Mt Roskill Grammar

Meadowbank School

Twin Oaks Classical School

Dominion Road School

Mt Roskill Intermediate

Newmarket School

Panmure District School

Maangere Bridge School

Waterlea Public School

Stonefields School

Mt Eden Normal School

Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)

Victoria Avenue School

Auckland Grammar School

Saint Kentigern Girls' School

Balmoral S D A School

St Peter's College (Epsom)

Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)

Hay Park School

Ficino School

Saint Kentigern Boys' School

Balmoral School (Auckland)

Monte Cecilia Catholic School

Waikowhai Intermediate

ACG Parnell College

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