The 20 most expensive suburbs of 2026

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The 20 most expensive suburbs of 2026

New Zealand's priciest postcodes

Alex Hallifax
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New data reveals Arrowtown is now New Zealand's most expensive suburb, with a Property Price Index over $3 million. The Otago town has surpassed traditional Auckland strongholds for the top spot.

Auckland still dominates the rankings, with Parnell and Westmere taking second and third place, followed by Remuera and Ponsonby. The list highlights the continued strength of property values in desirable areas, reflecting the premium placed on location, amenities, and lifestyle offerings across the country.

The top 20 most expensive suburbs in New Zealand for Jan–Mar 2026
SuburbProperty Price Index
1. Arrowtown, Queenstown-Lakes1. Arrowtown, Queenstown-Lakes$3,026,200$3,026,200
2. Parnell, Auckland City2. Parnell, Auckland City$2,640,350$2,640,350
3. Westmere, Auckland City3. Westmere, Auckland City$2,598,900$2,598,900
4. Remuera, Auckland City4. Remuera, Auckland City$2,378,500$2,378,500
5. Ponsonby, Auckland City5. Ponsonby, Auckland City$2,300,650$2,300,650
6. Devonport, North Shore City6. Devonport, North Shore City$2,139,750$2,139,750
7. Saint Heliers, Auckland City7. Saint Heliers, Auckland City$2,055,450$2,055,450
8. Kohimarama, Auckland City8. Kohimarama, Auckland City$2,028,800$2,028,800
9. Ōrākei, Auckland City9. Ōrākei, Auckland City$2,028,400$2,028,400
10. Mission Bay, Auckland City10. Mission Bay, Auckland City$2,005,400$2,005,400
11. Wānaka, Wānaka11. Wānaka, Wānaka$1,974,350$1,974,350
12. Glendowie, Auckland City12. Glendowie, Auckland City$1,973,350$1,973,350
13. Town Centre, Queenstown-Lakes13. Town Centre, Queenstown-Lakes$1,972,200$1,972,200
14. Epsom, Auckland City14. Epsom, Auckland City$1,854,600$1,854,600
15. Greenhithe, North Shore City15. Greenhithe, North Shore City$1,846,500$1,846,500
16. Riverhead, Rodney16. Riverhead, Rodney$1,839,950$1,839,950
17. Fendalton, Christchurch City17. Fendalton, Christchurch City$1,824,200$1,824,200
18. Takapuna, North Shore City18. Takapuna, North Shore City$1,791,850$1,791,850
19. Freemans Bay, Auckland City19. Freemans Bay, Auckland City$1,784,950$1,784,950
20. Oneroa, Waiheke Island20. Oneroa, Waiheke Island$1,761,050$1,761,050

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