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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Arrowtown is now New Zealand's most expensive suburb, with its Property Price Index surging past $3 million. The Otago town leads Auckland's Parnell ($2.64M) and Westmere ($2.59M), with former leader Remuera slipping to fourth.

While Auckland suburbs dominate the top 20, locations in Queenstown-Lakes, Wānaka, and Christchurch also feature. This data reflects property values from early 2026, highlighting continued strength in desirable lifestyle locations 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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