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City Centre

5/10 Family
2/10 Affordability
10/10 Commute
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Auckland CBD — apartments, offices, universities, and nightlife. Maximum convenience.

Family 5/10
Affordability 2/10
Commute 10/10

Best for

Students, professionals walking to work.

Not ideal for

Families needing space.

Rent

$450-$700 apartments

Car needed?

Very low.

Getting around

Britomart hub; buses; CRL coming.

Schools

Auckland Grammar nearby.

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Recreation
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Services
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Transport
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Places of Worship
Mosques & Islamic centres
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Questions about City Centre

Is it worth paying more to live in the Auckland CBD or better to live in a suburb and commute?

AucklandNewbie · 0 answers

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Where can I buy abaya and Islamic clothing in Auckland?

Shopper · 2 answers

Ummah Store at 18 Farrelly Avenue, Mt Roskill — Islamic clothing and products, 4.8 stars. For abayas and hijabs, also check the shops along Sandringham Road and Great South Road in Otahuhu. Several on...

— AucklandShopper

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Visiting Auckland with kids for 10 days. Any food and places recommendations?

Sandy · 1 answer

With kids: Butterfly Creek, MOTAT, Auckland Zoo, Rainbows End, Muriwai Beach gannet colony, ferry to Devonport. For food: Dominion Road for Asian, Ponsonby for brunch, Sandringham for Indian.

— Foodie

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Before you move

  • Check current rental listings for your budget
  • Test your commute at peak time
  • Confirm school zones before signing a lease
  • Visit day and evening — feel the neighbourhood
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