Remuera is an inner-city suburb of Auckland, about 4 km southeast of the CBD. It sits between Newmarket, Parnell, Ōrākei, Meadowbank and Greenlane, and stretches from Hobson Bay in the north to State Highway 1 in the south.

What does Remuera mean?

The suburb was named after Remuwera, the older name for Mount Hobson (Ōhinerau). The most common translation is "burnt edge of kilt", from a Māori story tied to the mountain. Some sources offer alternative readings.

Is there a train station in Remuera?

Yes. Remuera Railway Station, built in 1907 and 1908, sits on the Southern Line and runs trains to Britomart in about 8 minutes. It's also Auckland's best-preserved heritage station, kept close to its original state.

What's at the top of Mount Hobson?

Ōhinerau / Mount Hobson is a walkable volcanic cone with a 30-minute trail to the summit. From the top you can see the Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto, and other Auckland volcanoes including Mount Eden and Mount Wellington. You can also see remnants of pā terraces and pits.

What schools are in Remuera?

Remuera Primary, Remuera Intermediate, King's School (a private boys' school founded 1896), and several others sit within the suburb. Many older Edwardian houses have since been converted into school buildings.

Which schools are in zone for Remuera?

Children living in Remuera are in zone for Remuera Intermediate, Victoria Avenue School, Auckland Grammar School, Baradene College, Epsom Girls Grammar School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Remuera?

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.

Remuera, Auckland | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Remuera

Remuera is one of Auckland's oldest and most established inner suburbs, about 4 km southeast of the CBD. The name comes from Remuwera, the older name of the volcanic cone now called Mount Hobson, Ōhinerau in te reo. Translations vary, but most settle on "burnt edge of kilt", referencing an old story about a chieftainess.

It's a leafy place by design. Edwardian and inter-war villas on big sections, mature trees, and a reputation as Auckland's "garden suburb" since the 1890s. Remuera Road was a muddy cart track in 1862 and is now the main shopping strip, anchored by Tudor Mall (built where the Tudor Theatre stood from 1928 until 1980). The first shops opened in 1890 at the corner with Victoria Avenue, and electric trams ran here from 1904 until buses took over in 1956.

Ōhinerau / Mount Hobson is a 30-minute walk to the summit with views of the Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto, and a clear sightline to Maungawhau (Mount Eden) and Maungarei (Mount Wellington). Remuera Railway Station, built in 1907, is the best-preserved heritage station in Auckland.

Remuera Golf Club, founded 1934, sits in a basin that was once Lake Remuera.

Is Remuera a good place to live?

Remuera is home to roughly 23,259 people across 12.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Remuera scores 70 out of 100, with a safety score of 86/100 and 14% green space.

Schools: Remuera has 61 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 $2.28M, and weekly rent typically sits around $700.

Lifestyle: Remuera has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 11.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Remuera 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

Safety86
Amenities100
Schools94
Housing Affordability17
Green space46
Community100
Transport20

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $2.28M
Median Weekly Rent: $700/wk
Median HH Income: $171K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): -3.6%
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 Remuera?: Remuera is an inner-city suburb of Auckland, about 4 km southeast of the CBD. It sits between Newmarket, Parnell, Ōrākei, Meadowbank and Greenlane, and stretches from Hobson Bay in the north to State Highway 1 in the south.
What does Remuera mean?: The suburb was named after Remuwera, the older name for Mount Hobson (Ōhinerau). The most common translation is "burnt edge of kilt", from a Māori story tied to the mountain. Some sources offer alternative readings.
Is there a train station in Remuera?: Yes. Remuera Railway Station, built in 1907 and 1908, sits on the Southern Line and runs trains to Britomart in about 8 minutes. It's also Auckland's best-preserved heritage station, kept close to its original state.
What's at the top of Mount Hobson?: Ōhinerau / Mount Hobson is a walkable volcanic cone with a 30-minute trail to the summit. From the top you can see the Hauraki Gulf, Rangitoto, and other Auckland volcanoes including Mount Eden and Mount Wellington. You can also see remnants of pā terraces and pits.
What schools are in Remuera?: Remuera Primary, Remuera Intermediate, King's School (a private boys' school founded 1896), and several others sit within the suburb. Many older Edwardian houses have since been converted into school buildings.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Remuera

Schools in zone for Remuera

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

Remuera Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 879 · decile 8
Victoria Avenue School
Contributing · roll 392 · decile 10
Auckland Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2779
Baradene College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1528 · decile 10
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2319 · decile 10

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School Zone Checker

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

Saint Kentigern Girls' School
Full Primary · roll 389 · decile 10 · 0.3 km away
Saint Kentigern Boys' School
Full Primary · roll 660 · decile 10 · 0.5 km away
Kadimah School
Full Primary · roll 134 · decile 9 · 1.4 km away
Orakei School
Full Primary · roll 235 · decile 4 · 1.5 km away
Meadowbank School
Contributing · roll 755 · decile 10 · 1.6 km away
St Joseph's School (Orakei)
Contributing · roll 22 · decile 6 · 1.6 km away
King's School (Remuera)
Full Primary · roll 760 · 1.6 km away
Remuera School
Contributing · roll 562 · decile 10 · 1.8 km away
Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)
Contributing · roll 200 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Contributing · roll 221 · decile 10 · 1.9 km away
Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland
Contributing · roll 64 · decile 10 · 1.9 km away
Parnell School
Full Primary · roll 518 · decile 8 · 2.0 km away
Dilworth School
Composite · roll 517 · decile 6 · 2.4 km away
ACG Parnell College
Composite · roll 1984 · decile 10 · 2.4 km away
Diocesan School For Girls
Composite · roll 1723 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
Crimson Global Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 67 · 2.7 km away
Newmarket School
Contributing · roll 241 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1324 · 3.0 km away
Michael Park School
Composite · roll 317 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Cornwall Park District School
Contributing · roll 666 · decile 9 · 3.0 km away
St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
Contributing · roll 367 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
Selwyn College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1592 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Composite · roll 1640 · 3.2 km away
Kohimarama School
Full Primary · roll 466 · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
St Thomas School (Auckland)
Full Primary · roll 787 · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
Totara Point School
Contributing · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
Ellerslie School
Full Primary · roll 732 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
Sisters United Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 3.6 km away
Kohia Terrace School
Full Primary · roll 364 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
One Tree Hill College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1475 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
Northern Health School
Specialist School · roll 2 · 3.8 km away
The BUSY School NZ
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 105 · 3.8 km away
Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 3.8 km away
Auckland Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 687 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Epsom Normal School
Contributing · roll 592 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Stanhope Road School
Full Primary · roll 569 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Ficino School
Full Primary · roll 143 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
Stonefields School
Full Primary · roll 631 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
UP International College New Zealand
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 348 · 4.0 km away
Eden Campus
Teen Parent Unit · 4.2 km away
City 0-10
Composite · 4.2 km away
Mt Eden Normal School
Contributing · roll 557 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Oranga School
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
Contributing · roll 202 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
A1 Student School
Composite · roll 25 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Devonport Primary School
Contributing · roll 223 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Full Primary · roll 115 · decile 1 · 4.5 km away
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1197 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Newton Central School
Contributing · roll 300 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Glen Innes School
Full Primary · roll 121 · decile 1 · 4.8 km away
St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
Contributing · roll 54 · decile 7 · 4.8 km away
Aotearoa Infinite Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 4.8 km away
Freemans Bay School
Contributing · roll 590 · decile 6 · 4.9 km away
Kōwhai Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 548 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Bailey Road School
Full Primary · roll 303 · decile 3 · 5.0 km away

Explore Remuera

Things to do(46)

OYF Far Infrared Yoga & Fitness Remuera

Genesis Fitness

F45 Training

VJ Studio

Remuera Leegar Thaiboxing Gym

Remuera Taekwon-Do

Golf Warehouse & Driving Range - Ellerslie

Ascot Park

Koraha Reserve

Waiatarua Reserve Playground

Ellerslie Racecourse

The Winning Post

Golf Warehouse & Driving Range Ellerslie

Ascot Stand

Snap Fitness

Remuera Pickleball Club

F45 Training Remuera

Little Kickers

College Rifles Badminton Club

Remuera CrossFit

College Rifles Boxing

Tamaki Taekwon-Do Academy

College Rifles Rugby & Sports Club

Tranquil Heart Tai Chi Chuan

Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts Remuera Dojo

Babyballet

Little Rangitoto Reserve

Karate Remuera

Fit For Life Remuera

Martyn Wilson Field

Dunholme Tennis Club

Remuera Rackets

Remuera Bowling Club

The Terry Jarvis Centre

Wairua Reserve

Remuera Rackets Club

Wharua Reserve

Shore Road Reserve

Auckland Bridge Club Inc

Eastern Bays Jellyfish

Karangahake Gorge

Grammar Juniors Rugby Club

Parnell Cricket Club

Game4Padel New Zealand

The Jack Stevens Fitness Hut

Ceroc Dance Auckland Central

Parks & green spaces(9)

Ascot Park

Koraha Reserve

Waiatarua Reserve Playground

Little Rangitoto Reserve

Martyn Wilson Field

Wairua Reserve

Wharua Reserve

Shore Road Reserve

Karangahake Gorge

Healthcare(34)

Epsom Anaesthetic Group

Worldwise Health Vaccination Centre

Auckland Family Medical Centre

Birthright

One Health Medical Centre

Auckland Eye

Auckland City Surgical Services Limited

Auckland Skin and Cancer Foundation

Eye Institute

Juilan Lofts and Zachary Moaveni Plastic Surgeons

Langstone Clinic

Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Remuera Chiropractic Centre

Spinewave

Wong Doo Health Clinic

Dilworth Hearing

Skin Institute

Remuera Village Medical Centre

Cranwells Pharmacy

Chirolink

MoleMap

Essential Mens Clinic

Face Doctors

Remuera Doctors

MacMurray Endoscopy and Specialist Centre

Unichem

White Cross Ascot

Cardiology

Mercy Ascot Hospital Greenlane

Your Path

Southern Cross Auckland Surgical Centre

Auckland Surgical Centre

MacMurray Centre

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.95	17.84	146.77	10.78
☀️ Feb	22.95	17.61	145.7	10.43
🍂 Mar	21.31	15.56	81.8	10.25
🍂 Apr	19.78	14.95	98.8	8.8
🍂 May	17.23	12.48	117.3	7.68
❄️ Jun	15.52	11.1	109.8	6.97
❄️ Jul	14.67	9.92	156.87	6.93
❄️ Aug	14.65	8.82	108.5	8.02
🌸 Sep	15.93	10.78	110.7	9.25
🌸 Oct	17.06	12.02	120.43	10.11
🌸 Nov	19.26	13.57	136.97	10.83
☀️ Dec	21.64	16.17	126.13	11.16

Living in Remuera

Is Remuera 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 Remuera

Schools in zone for Remuera

Remuera Intermediate

Victoria Avenue School

Auckland Grammar School

Baradene College

Epsom Girls Grammar School

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

Saint Kentigern Girls' School

Saint Kentigern Boys' School

Kadimah School

Orakei School

Meadowbank School

St Joseph's School (Orakei)

King's School (Remuera)

Remuera School

Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)

St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)

Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland

Parnell School

Dilworth School

ACG Parnell College

Diocesan School For Girls

Crimson Global Academy

Newmarket School

St Peter's College (Epsom)

Michael Park School

Cornwall Park District School

St Mary's School (Ellerslie)

Selwyn College

St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)

Kohimarama School

St Thomas School (Auckland)

Totara Point School

Ellerslie School

Sisters United Academy

Kohia Terrace School

One Tree Hill College

Northern Health School

The BUSY School NZ

Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki

Auckland Normal Intermediate

Epsom Normal School

Stanhope Road School

Ficino School

Stonefields School

UP International College New Zealand

Eden Campus

City 0-10

Mt Eden Normal School

Oranga School

Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)

St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)

A1 Student School

Devonport Primary School

St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)

Auckland Girls' Grammar School

Newton Central School

Glen Innes School

St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)

Aotearoa Infinite Academy

Freemans Bay School

Kōwhai Intermediate

Bailey Road School