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Asking prices rocket in 13 suburbs - here’s why
The 13 suburbs across the motu showing a six-figure jump in average asking price in the past year.
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Despite a flat national property market, 13 suburbs have seen a six-figure jump in average asking prices over the past year. Ten of these hotspots are in Auckland, with others in the Coromandel, Christchurch, and New Plymouth.
Auckland's Long Bay saw the largest dollar increase, while Drury had the highest percentage growth. Other notable suburbs include Whangamatā, Ilam, and Waitara. This demand is driven by buyers seeking lifestyle, good amenities, and value for money.
Auckland's North Shore remains popular
Papakura has had the largest population growth of any of Auckland’s 21 local board areas.
Williamson Park in Whangamatā, one of the suburbs to see a significant asking price hike.
| Region | District | Suburb | July 2024 | July 2025 | $ change | % change | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Auckland | Auckland City | Auckland City | Epsom | Epsom | $1,657,900 | $1,657,900 | $1,834,500 | $1,834,500 | $176,600 | $176,600 | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| Auckland | Auckland | Auckland City | Auckland City | Meadowbank | Meadowbank | $1,123,200 | $1,123,200 | $1,283,000 | $1,283,000 | $159,800 | $159,800 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Auckland | Auckland | Auckland City | Auckland City | Sandringham | Sandringham | $1,217,400 | $1,217,400 | $1,354,150 | $1,354,150 | $136,750 | $136,750 | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| Auckland | Auckland | Auckland City | Auckland City | Mount Eden | Mount Eden | $1,433,900 | $1,433,900 | $1,572,700 | $1,572,700 | $138,800 | $138,800 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| Auckland | Auckland | North Shore City | North Shore City | Long Bay | Long Bay | $1,442,500 | $1,442,500 | $1,868,950 | $1,868,950 | $426,450 | $426,450 | 29.6% | 29.6% |
| Auckland | Auckland | North Shore City | North Shore City | Devonport | Devonport | $1,624,350 | $1,624,350 | $1,974,450 | $1,974,450 | $350,100 | $350,100 | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Auckland | Auckland | North Shore City | North Shore City | Forrest Hill | Forrest Hill | $1,177,950 | $1,177,950 | $1,342,700 | $1,342,700 | $164,750 | $164,750 | 14.0% | 14.0% |
| Auckland | Auckland | Papakura | Papakura | Drury | Drury | $543,250 | $543,250 | $874,400 | $874,400 | $331,150 | $331,150 | 61.0% | 61.0% |
| Auckland | Auckland | Rodney | Rodney | Riverhead | Riverhead | $1,802,750 | $1,802,750 | $1,950,850 | $1,950,850 | $148,100 | $148,100 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Auckland | Auckland | Waitakere City | Waitakere City | Westgate | Westgate | $820,400 | $820,400 | $953,050 | $953,050 | $132,650 | $132,650 | 16.2% | 16.2% |
| Canterbury | Canterbury | Christchurch City | Christchurch City | Ilam | Ilam | $703,200 | $703,200 | $863,800 | $863,800 | $160,600 | $160,600 | 22.8% | 22.8% |
| Taranaki | Taranaki | New Plymouth | New Plymouth | Waitara | Waitara | $471,300 | $471,300 | $605,250 | $605,250 | $133,950 | $133,950 | 28.4% | 28.4% |
| Waikato | Waikato | Thames-Coromandel | Thames-Coromandel | Whangamatā | Whangamatā | $1,066,200 | $1,066,200 | $1,280,100 | $1,280,100 | $213,900 | $213,900 | 20.1% | 20.1% |
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