Royal Oak is a central Auckland suburb around 7 km south of the CBD, centred on the Royal Oak roundabout where Manukau Road meets several major arterial roads. It borders Onehunga, Epsom and Greenlane.

Is One Tree Hill in Royal Oak?

One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie) sits in Cornwall Park, which borders Royal Oak to the north. The 182-metre volcanic cone has the obelisk at the summit, sweeping views across Auckland and is one of the city's most-visited public sites.

What is Royal Oak Mall?

Royal Oak Mall on Manukau Road is the local shopping centre, with a Countdown, around 30 retailers, banks and a food court. Free parking on site, with regular bus services connecting to the wider city.

How do I get from the Auckland CBD to Royal Oak?

By car, around 10 to 15 minutes via SH1 and the Royal Oak roundabout off-ramp. Multiple frequent bus routes run from the central city along Manukau Road to Royal Oak.

What schools are in Royal Oak?

Royal Oak Intermediate (state co-ed, years 7 to 8) is the main local intermediate. Older students typically attend Onehunga High School, Marist College or Auckland Grammar (parts of Royal Oak are in zone).

Which schools are in zone for Royal Oak?

Children living in Royal Oak are in zone for Royal Oak Intermediate School, Royal Oak School, Baradene College, Onehunga High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Royal Oak?

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.

Royal Oak, Auckland | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Royal Oak

Royal Oak is a central Auckland suburb around 7 km south of the CBD, anchored by the Royal Oak roundabout where Manukau Road meets Pah Road, Mount Albert Road, Symonds Street and Campbell Road. It's one of those Auckland intersections that everyone navigates and almost nobody stops at. The suburb behind it is more interesting than the roundabout suggests.

Royal Oak Mall on Manukau Road is the local shopping anchor, with a Countdown, around 30 retailers, and the standard suburban mall mix. The Royal Oak village strip continues along Manukau Road, with cafés, restaurants and the kind of slow-paced retail that has survived because the locals show up regularly.

One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie), one of Auckland's most prominent volcanic cones, sits at Royal Oak's northern edge in Cornwall Park. The 182-metre maunga has the obelisk at the summit, sweeping views across the Auckland isthmus, and one of the country's most-walked free attractions. Cornwall Park's free public farm runs cattle on the slopes.

Schools include Royal Oak Intermediate, Onehunga High School and Marist College. Train via Penrose or Onehunga. Auckland Grammar is in zone for parts of the suburb.

Is Royal Oak a good place to live?

Royal Oak is home to roughly 5,358 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Royal Oak scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 13% green space.

Schools: Royal Oak has 69 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 $1.50M, and weekly rent typically sits around $650.

Lifestyle: Royal Oak has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Royal Oak 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

Safety77
Amenities100
Schools78
Housing Affordability25
Green space43
Community67
Transport31

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $1.50M
Median Weekly Rent: $650/wk
Median HH Income: $120K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +6.8%
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 Royal Oak?: Royal Oak is a central Auckland suburb around 7 km south of the CBD, centred on the Royal Oak roundabout where Manukau Road meets several major arterial roads. It borders Onehunga, Epsom and Greenlane.
Is One Tree Hill in Royal Oak?: One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie) sits in Cornwall Park, which borders Royal Oak to the north. The 182-metre volcanic cone has the obelisk at the summit, sweeping views across Auckland and is one of the city's most-visited public sites.
What is Royal Oak Mall?: Royal Oak Mall on Manukau Road is the local shopping centre, with a Countdown, around 30 retailers, banks and a food court. Free parking on site, with regular bus services connecting to the wider city.
How do I get from the Auckland CBD to Royal Oak?: By car, around 10 to 15 minutes via SH1 and the Royal Oak roundabout off-ramp. Multiple frequent bus routes run from the central city along Manukau Road to Royal Oak.
What schools are in Royal Oak?: Royal Oak Intermediate (state co-ed, years 7 to 8) is the main local intermediate. Older students typically attend Onehunga High School, Marist College or Auckland Grammar (parts of Royal Oak are in zone).

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Royal Oak

Schools in zone for Royal Oak

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

Royal Oak Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 432 · decile 8
Royal Oak School
Contributing · roll 421 · decile 9
Baradene College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1528 · decile 10
Onehunga High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1011 · decile 3

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School Zone Checker

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

Marcellin College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 468 · decile 2 · 0.4 km away
Three Kings School
Contributing · roll 460 · decile 6 · 1.1 km away
Golden Grove School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 1.5 km away
Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
Contributing · roll 202 · decile 7 · 1.5 km away
Onehunga Primary School
Contributing · roll 424 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
Hillsborough School
Contributing · roll 346 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Mt Roskill Primary School
Contributing · roll 609 · decile 5 · 2.0 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Full Primary · roll 159 · decile 3 · 2.0 km away
Mt Roskill Grammar
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1916 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
Sisters United Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 2.1 km away
Epsom Normal School
Contributing · roll 592 · decile 10 · 2.2 km away
Mt Roskill Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 559 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Twin Oaks Classical School
Composite · 2.3 km away
Dominion Road School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
OneSchool Global - New Zealand
Composite · roll 1499 · 2.6 km away
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Composite · roll 1640 · 2.6 km away
Cornwall Park District School
Contributing · roll 666 · decile 9 · 2.6 km away
Maungawhau School
Contributing · roll 637 · decile 9 · 2.6 km away
Oranga School
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 3 · 2.6 km away
Te Papapa School
Contributing · roll 302 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
Totara Point School
Contributing · decile 10 · 2.6 km away
Auckland Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 687 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Hay Park School
Contributing · roll 150 · decile 1 · 2.8 km away
Kohia Terrace School
Full Primary · roll 364 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
Contributing · roll 147 · decile 6 · 2.9 km away
Waikowhai Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 340 · decile 5 · 2.9 km away
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Contributing · roll 176 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
One Tree Hill College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1475 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
Contributing · roll 367 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Eden Campus
Teen Parent Unit · 3.3 km away
Ellerslie School
Full Primary · roll 732 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
Waikowhai Primary School
Contributing · roll 193 · decile 2 · 3.4 km away
Balmoral S D A School
Full Primary · roll 65 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Dilworth School
Composite · roll 517 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
Diocesan School For Girls
Composite · roll 1723 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Full Primary · roll 757 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
May Road School
Contributing · roll 175 · decile 1 · 3.6 km away
Central Auckland Specialist School
Specialist School · roll 280 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
Remuera Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 879 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Waterlea Public School
Contributing · roll 404 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
Wesley Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 104 · decile 1 · 3.7 km away
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2319 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Remuera School
Contributing · roll 562 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Mt Eden Normal School
Contributing · roll 557 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
King's School (Remuera)
Full Primary · roll 760 · 3.9 km away
Edendale School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 497 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Wesley Primary School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland
Contributing · roll 64 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
Maangere Bridge School
Contributing · roll 326 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Ficino School
Full Primary · roll 143 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Kadimah School
Full Primary · roll 134 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Contributing · roll 221 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
Michael Park School
Composite · roll 317 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Newmarket School
Contributing · roll 241 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Full Primary · roll 111 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Auckland Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2779 · 4.6 km away
TKKM o Nga Maungarongo
Composite · roll 67 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1324 · 4.7 km away
Ambury Park Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 4 · 4.7 km away
Kōwhai Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 548 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Marshall Laing School
Contributing · roll 611 · decile 5 · 4.7 km away
Mt Albert Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 3629 · decile 7 · 5.0 km away
Bailey Road School
Full Primary · roll 303 · decile 3 · 5.0 km away
Mt Albert School
Contributing · roll 499 · decile 6 · 5.0 km away

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Parks & green spaces(5)

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Healthcare(6)

Cornwall Medical Centre

Unichem

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Awanui Labs

Royal Oak Medical Centre

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.87	17.44	6.45	10.01
☀️ Feb	22.78	16.49	6.12	10.25
🍂 Mar	20.7	14.42	2.77	10.03
🍂 Apr	19.68	14.27	3.84	8.54
🍂 May	16.91	11.75	4.24	7.57
❄️ Jun	15.56	10.19	3.54	7.17
❄️ Jul	14.46	8.99	3.6	7.32
❄️ Aug	14.52	7.82	2.1	8.08
🌸 Sep	16.15	10.71	3.24	9.3
🌸 Oct	17.37	11.62	3.63	10.14
🌸 Nov	19.28	12.9	3.41	10.85
☀️ Dec	22.26	15.76	3.66	11.34

Living in Royal Oak

Is Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak

Schools in zone for Royal Oak

Royal Oak Intermediate School

Royal Oak School

Baradene College

Onehunga High School

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

Marcellin College

Three Kings School

Golden Grove School

Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)

Onehunga Primary School

Hillsborough School

St Therese School (Three Kings)

Mt Roskill Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)

Mt Roskill Grammar

Sisters United Academy

Epsom Normal School

Mt Roskill Intermediate

Twin Oaks Classical School

Dominion Road School

OneSchool Global - New Zealand

St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)

Cornwall Park District School

Maungawhau School

Oranga School

Te Papapa School

Totara Point School

Auckland Normal Intermediate

Hay Park School

Kohia Terrace School

Monte Cecilia Catholic School

Waikowhai Intermediate

Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)

One Tree Hill College

St Mary's School (Ellerslie)

Eden Campus

Ellerslie School

Waikowhai Primary School

Balmoral S D A School

Dilworth School

Diocesan School For Girls

Balmoral School (Auckland)

May Road School

Central Auckland Specialist School

Remuera Intermediate

Waterlea Public School

Wesley Intermediate

Epsom Girls Grammar School

Remuera School

Mt Eden Normal School

King's School (Remuera)

Edendale School (Auckland)

Wesley Primary School

Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland

Maangere Bridge School

Ficino School

Kadimah School

St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)

Michael Park School

Newmarket School

Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)

Auckland Grammar School

TKKM o Nga Maungarongo

St Peter's College (Epsom)

Ambury Park Centre

Kōwhai Intermediate

Marshall Laing School

Mt Albert Grammar School

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Healthcare(6)

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