North Shore City · Auckland

Birkenhead

7/10 Family

4/10 Affordability

7/10 Commute

Banks & ATMs Bus stops & Routes Cafes & Bakeries Dairies & Convenience Dentists GPs & Medical centres Gyms & Pools Hospitals & Urgent care Intermediate schools Early childhood & Kindy Libraries Parks & Playgrounds Petrol stations Pharmacies Primary schools

A characterful inner North Shore suburb with village shops and harbour views.

Family 7/10

Affordability 4/10

Commute 7/10

Best for

People wanting village feel with CBD accessibility.

Not ideal for

People needing cheap rent or South/West Auckland access.

Rent

$700–$900 for many family homes.

Car needed?

Moderate. Buses and ferry wharf help.

Getting around

Buses to Takapuna and CBD; Birkenhead ferry available.

Schools

Local primary and intermediate; Birkenhead College nearby.

Education

Early childhood & Kindy

Primary schools

Intermediate schools

Secondary / High schools

Healthcare

GPs & Medical centres

Pharmacies

Hospitals & Urgent care

Dentists

Shopping & Food

Supermarkets

Dairies & Convenience

Cafes & Bakeries

Restaurants & Takeaways

Recreation

Parks & Playgrounds

Libraries

Gyms & Pools

Services

Banks & ATMs

Petrol stations

Transport

Bus stops & Routes

Train stations

Commute to CBD

Rentals

Rentals on Trade Me

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