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East Coast Bays

East Coast Bays is the collective name for a series of small suburbs which stretch up the very scenic coastline, from Castor Bay in the south to Long Bay and Okura in the North.
 
This is a large and diverse area with a population to match. Typical residents include retired couples enjoying proximity to beaches, excellent shopping, dining and medical facilities; young families seeking an address in sought-after school zones; immigrants (many from South Africa, Asia and England); and students from Massey University in Albany.
 
It is an area that offers an excellent mix and a relaxed lifestyle. The coastal location and sandy beaches are popular for recreation, with an excellent walkway linking each bay, starting at Long Bay and snaking down the coast to Takapuna. 
 

East Coast Bays Facts & Figures


Population: East Coast Bays has a relatively high proportion of recent migrants from overseas, especially South Africa, Asia and England.
 
Climate: Auckland has a warm-temperate climate, with warm, humid summers and mild, damp winters. The average daily maximum temperature is 23.7 °C (74.7°F) in February, and 14.5°C (58.1°F) in July.
 
Transport: Bus services operate regularly, with increased frequency at peak times.

Industries include: education, commercial, light industrial, engineering, retail, food processing, tourism, hospitality, technology and entertainment.

Education:  The area’s state schools include two excellent colleges (Rangitoto and Long Bay), two intermediate schools (Northcross and Murrays Bay) and several primary schools. Three highly-regarded private schools - Kristin, Westminster Christian School and Pinehurst - are also in the area.
 
Regional Authority: The East Coast Bays are governed by one of the thirteen administrative divisions of the new Auckland city formed in 2010. Campbells Bay and suburbs to its north are part of the Albany ward, and those south are part of the North Shore Ward.
 

East Coast Bays Suburbs

 
The suburbs covered in the Birkenhead area include: Castor Bay, Campbells Bay, Mairangi Bay, Murrays Bay, Browns Bay, Torbay, Rothesay Bay
 
Castor Bay
This afluent suburb is at the southern end of the East Coast Bays suburb has some truly stunning homes along the cliff top beside Beach Road. Braemar and Castor Bay roads provide for some elevated properties with great views out over the Gulf. The beach at Castor Bay is sandy, sheltered and safe for little kids to swim at both high and low tide. It has plenty of grassy space with shade trees for picnics and a kids playground.
 
Campbells Bay
Campbells Bay is a small neighbourhood beach, with properties right on the sands and the surrounding elevation of the bay. It’s a great family and recreational beach with a small playground for children, changing room/toilet block launching for small boats and jet skis. Campbells Bay is also home to Pupuke golf course, which has some tricky holes through the undulating greens and fairways. Centennial Park has bush walks, picnic areas and a tranquil tennis club.
 
Mairangi Bay
Families love this seaside suburb, with its distinctive village-like character and fantastic beach. Mairangi Bay has a real mixture of housing, from renovated 1950s houses to contemporary designer homes, to apartments and stunning cliff-top properties with amazing views. There is access to some excellent local primary and intermediate schools and Rangitoto College is the area’s most sought-after high school. There are also good public transport links to many of Auckland’s private schools further afield. Mairangi Bay is still within reasonable commuting distance of Auckland City.
 
Murrays Bay
Residents at Murrays Bay enjoy access to lifestyle activities such as sailing, walking, swimming, tennis and bowls. It is a suburb well suited to families with a focus on the beach and the excellent Murrays Bay Primary and Intermediate Schools. Families live here for the distinct community feel and relaxed lifestyle on offer.
 
Browns Bay
Browns Bay is also a great suburb for family living. The beachfront comes to life in the summer months with family entertainment, and beachfront eateries. The bustling shopping area provides a complete range of shopping and services. It’s a picturesque suburb with tree lined streets, the long beach with swaying palm trees, and a newly completed boardwalk.
 
Torbay
Torbay has a village atmosphere, proximity to the beautiful 'Bays' of the East Coast, and access to fantastic North Shore facilities provides for a close-knit family orientated community. There is a diverse and interesting mix of multimillion dollar beach properties and solid family homes with good sections. There are highly regarded schools nearby, such as Glamorgan, Long Bay and Torbay primary schools, Northcross Intermediate, and Long Bay College. Long Bay Regional Park with its hectares of rolling grassland, sandy beaches and Marine Recreation Centre is a wonderful local reserve.
 
Rothesay Bay
Another of the East Coast Bay’s sandy beaches, Rothesay Bay is located between Murrays Bay and Browns Bay. A lovely safe beach for the kids, it also has interesting rocks to explore.