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Largest Cities in Auckland

Top 78 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Auckland

1 Auckland 1,530,500
2 Manukau City 362,000
3 North Shore 258,697
4 Papatoetoe 54,780
5 Manurewa 40,480
6 Papakura 35,580
7 Mangere East 28,540
8 Remuera 27,600
9 Avondale 26,930
10 Otara 24,420
11 New Lynn 23,910
12 Mangere 23,790
13 Massey East 22,210
14 Massey 22,210
15 Pukekohe East 21,438
16 Epsom 20,200
17 Henderson 18,770
18 Otahuhu 17,780
19 Te Atatu South 17,240
20 Lincoln 17,240
21 Takanini 17,060
22 Mount Eden 15,650
23 Titirangi 15,490
24 Te Atatu Peninsula 15,200
25 Homai 15,000
26 Blockhouse Bay 14,500
27 Hillsborough 13,260
28 Sandringham 12,930
29 Onehunga 12,910
30 Orewa 12,630
31 Takapuna 12,470
32 Albany 12,450
33 West Harbour 12,060
34 Howick 11,980
35 Grey Lynn 11,880
36 Hillcrest 11,490
37 Favona 11,110
38 Beach Haven 11,000
39 Browns Bay 10,760
40 Forrest Hill 10,750
41 Birkenhead 10,720
42 Balmoral 10,390
43 Pakuranga 10,040
44 Western Heights 9,940
45 Pakuranga Heights 9,930
46 Waiuku 9,860
47 Wattle Downs 9,840
48 Ellerslie 9,820
49 Glen Innes 9,730
50 Birkdale 9,710
51 Bucklands Beach 9,460
52 Lynfield 9,130
53 Glendowie 9,050
54 Point Chevalier 9,030
55 Greenhithe 8,820
56 New Windsor 8,730
57 Kumeu 8,510
58 Glendene 8,350
59 Beachlands 8,340
60 Half Moon Bay 8,330
61 Parnell 7,720
62 Warkworth 6,960
63 Wiri 6,760
64 Sunnyvale 6,690
65 Unsworth Heights 6,620
66 Saint Johns 6,300
67 Royal Oak 6,090
68 Owairaka 6,000
69 Sunnyhills 5,880
70 Oteha Valley 5,850
71 Botany Downs 5,820
72 Kelston 5,750
73 Ponsonby 5,570
74 Meadowbank 5,570
75 Milford 5,290
76 Tamaki 5,160
77 Dairy Flat 5,090
78 Green Bay 5,030

The largest cities in Auckland represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Auckland leads with a population of 1,530,500, followed by Manukau City and North Shore. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. E7 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Auckland's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. E7 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 9,710 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,246,457.

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