Most Dense in Auckland

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Most Dense — Auckland

1 North Shore 14,285/mi²

2 Auckland 7,091/mi²

3 Albany 3,268/mi²

4 Manurewa 2,305/mi²

5 Papatoetoe 2,117/mi²

6 Manukau City 1,702/mi²

7 Avondale 1,348/mi²

8 Remuera 1,300/mi²

9 Grey Lynn 1,265/mi²

10 Epsom 1,011/mi²

11 Otara 944/mi²

12 New Lynn 905/mi²

13 Homai 854/mi²

14 Mount Eden 783/mi²

15 Papakura 749/mi²

16 Takanini 742/mi²

17 Massey East 705/mi²

18 Massey 705/mi²

19 Sandringham 647/mi²

20 Hillcrest 634/mi²

21 Hillsborough 612/mi²

22 Beach Haven 607/mi²

23 Onehunga 600/mi²

24 Henderson 596/mi²

25 Ponsonby 593/mi²

26 Birkenhead 592/mi²

27 Takapuna 569/mi²

28 Wattle Downs 560/mi²

29 Mangere East 555/mi²

30 Blockhouse Bay 549/mi²

31 Lincoln 547/mi²

32 Te Atatu South 547/mi²

33 Birkdale 536/mi²

34 Balmoral 520/mi²

35 Favona 516/mi²

36 Forrest Hill 490/mi²

37 Te Atatu Peninsula 483/mi²

38 Mangere 463/mi²

39 Ellerslie 463/mi²

40 Glen Innes 458/mi²

41 Point Chevalier 452/mi²

42 Glendowie 426/mi²

43 Lynfield 422/mi²

44 Half Moon Bay 392/mi²

45 Wiri 385/mi²

46 West Harbour 383/mi²

47 Parnell 364/mi²

48 Otahuhu 346/mi²

49 New Windsor 330/mi²

50 Western Heights 316/mi²

51 Owairaka 300/mi²

52 Saint Johns 297/mi²

53 Royal Oak 281/mi²

54 Howick 276/mi²

55 Glendene 265/mi²

56 Meadowbank 262/mi²

57 Milford 241/mi²

58 Tamaki 240/mi²

59 Pakuranga 231/mi²

60 Pakuranga Heights 229/mi²

61 Bucklands Beach 218/mi²

62 Kelston 218/mi²

63 Sunnyvale 212/mi²

64 Green Bay 190/mi²

65 Greenhithe 190/mi²

66 Unsworth Heights 143/mi²

67 Sunnyhills 135/mi²

68 Botany Downs 134/mi²

69 Oteha Valley 126/mi²

70 Orewa 70/mi²

71 Browns Bay 59/mi²

72 Titirangi 40/mi²

73 Pukekohe East 10/mi²

74 Waiuku 7/mi²

75 Beachlands 6/mi²

76 Kumeu 2/mi²

77 Warkworth 2/mi²

78 Dairy Flat 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Auckland pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. North Shore leads with 14,285 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. North Shore has 14,285 people per square mile — that's roughly 22 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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