Takapuna is on Auckland's North Shore, around 9 km north of the CBD across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. It sits between Takapuna Beach (east) and Lake Pupuke (west), bordering Milford, Belmont and Hauraki.

Is Takapuna Beach safe to swim?

Takapuna Beach is generally safe and sheltered, popular with families through summer. Surf Life Saving patrols operate during peak season. The northern end (Hauraki Corner) has slightly clearer water than the southern end on busy days.

Lake Pupuke is a 110-hectare freshwater lake in a volcanic crater, the largest urban freshwater lake in New Zealand. Used for swimming, sailing and rowing, with Sylvan Park on the southwestern shore the main public access point.

When are the Takapuna Markets?

The Takapuna Beach Sunday Markets run year-round at Takapuna Beach Reserve, generally from 7am to 1pm. The market includes fresh produce, food trucks, crafts and live music, drawing crowds from across Auckland.

How do I get from the CBD to Takapuna?

The Northern Busway runs frequent services from the city to the Akoranga station, with shuttle buses to central Takapuna. By car, around 15 to 25 minutes via the Harbour Bridge depending on traffic.

Which schools are in zone for Takapuna?

Children living in Takapuna are in zone for Takapuna Normal Intermediate, Takapuna School, Takapuna Grammar School, Westlake Girls' High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Takapuna?

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.

Takapuna, Auckland | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Est. Median Value: $2.04M
Median Weekly Rent: $590/wk
Safety Score: 53/100
Green Space: 13%
Current Weather: 11.4°C
Median Age: 43 yrs

Living in Takapuna

Takapuna is the commercial centre of Auckland's North Shore, sitting between Lake Pupuke and Takapuna Beach about 9 km north of the CBD via the Harbour Bridge. It's done well as a suburb: ocean on one side, lake on the other, mid-rise apartments climbing the gap between them.

Takapuna Beach is the local headline. White-sand bay running roughly 1.5 km, looking directly at Rangitoto, sheltered enough for swimming most of the summer. The Sunday Markets at Takapuna Beach Reserve are an institution. Lake Pupuke, a flooded volcanic crater filled with freshwater, is around the back: the country's largest urban freshwater lake, used for sailing, swimming and the kind of lakeside walks that everyone says they should do more often.

Hurstmere Road and the Strand make up the central retail strip, with Shore City Mall as the indoor anchor. The Bruce Mason Centre is the main theatre venue, the largest on the Shore, hosting concerts and comedy through the year. Property here is genuinely expensive.

Beyond the village, Takapuna runs into Milford to the north and Belmont to the east. The Northern Busway connects directly to the city, which keeps North Shore commute times manageable.

Is Takapuna a good place to live?

Takapuna is home to roughly 3,420 people across 6.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Takapuna scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 53/100 and 13% green space.

Schools: Takapuna has 35 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 $2.04M, and weekly rent typically sits around $590.

Lifestyle: Takapuna 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 Takapuna 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

Safety53
Amenities100
Schools92
Housing Affordability18
Green space44
Community89
Transport40

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $2.04M
Median Weekly Rent: $590/wk
Median HH Income: $87K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +6.2%
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 Takapuna?: Takapuna is on Auckland's North Shore, around 9 km north of the CBD across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. It sits between Takapuna Beach (east) and Lake Pupuke (west), bordering Milford, Belmont and Hauraki.
Is Takapuna Beach safe to swim?: Takapuna Beach is generally safe and sheltered, popular with families through summer. Surf Life Saving patrols operate during peak season. The northern end (Hauraki Corner) has slightly clearer water than the southern end on busy days.
What is Lake Pupuke?: Lake Pupuke is a 110-hectare freshwater lake in a volcanic crater, the largest urban freshwater lake in New Zealand. Used for swimming, sailing and rowing, with Sylvan Park on the southwestern shore the main public access point.
When are the Takapuna Markets?: The Takapuna Beach Sunday Markets run year-round at Takapuna Beach Reserve, generally from 7am to 1pm. The market includes fresh produce, food trucks, crafts and live music, drawing crowds from across Auckland.
How do I get from the CBD to Takapuna?: The Northern Busway runs frequent services from the city to the Akoranga station, with shuttle buses to central Takapuna. By car, around 15 to 25 minutes via the Harbour Bridge depending on traffic.

Takapuna Weather

Current conditions: 11.4°C, clear sky

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.98	17.86	146.77	10.78
☀️ Feb	22.98	17.64	145.7	10.43
🍂 Mar	21.35	15.59	81.8	10.25
🍂 Apr	19.79	14.97	98.8	8.8
🍂 May	17.26	12.5	117.3	7.68
❄️ Jun	15.55	11.12	109.8	6.97
❄️ Jul	14.7	9.96	156.87	6.93
❄️ Aug	14.68	8.84	108.5	8.02
🌸 Sep	15.95	10.8	110.7	9.25
🌸 Oct	17.09	12.06	120.43	10.11
🌸 Nov	19.28	13.6	136.97	10.83
☀️ Dec	21.65	16.2	126.13	11.16

Living in Takapuna

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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Takapuna

Schools in zone for Takapuna

Takapuna Normal Intermediate

Takapuna School

Takapuna Grammar School

Westlake Girls' High School

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