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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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While the national property market remains flat, 13 suburbs have seen six-figure jumps in average asking prices, according to Trade Me data.
Ten of these hotspots are in Auckland, with Long Bay showing the largest dollar increase. Other notable growth areas include Whangamatā (Coromandel), Ilam (Christchurch), and Waitara (New Plymouth).
Buyers are attracted to these suburbs for their desirable lifestyle, good amenities, and better perceived value compared to more central locations, showing demand remains strong in specific areas.
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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