Where Auckland wants to live

Author:

Gary Blick, Chao Li, James Stewart

Source:

Auckland Council Chief Economist Unit

Publication date:

2025

Topics:

Economy ,Housing

Insights paper

Where Auckland wants to live

What land values tell us about demand for housing

Overview

This Insights Paper explores how land values across Auckland reveal patterns of housing demand, showing where people most want to live and how zoning and local characteristics influence development potential. The analysis finds that demand for housing tends to be higher in more central locations, reflecting their proximity to jobs, transport, and urban amenities.

Auckland Council Chief Economist Unit, September 2025