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Glenfield

Spread over the hills and valleys of the central North Shore, Glenfield has matured from ’70s suburbia to a much more stimulating area. Shopping is excellent, from the huge stores of Wairau Park and the Westfield Shopping Mall, to the boutiques of Glenfield Mall. Leisure facilities include the North Shore Events Centre and the Glenfield Leisure centre which is popular for its gym, heated pools, saunas and spas and offers conference rooms. The area has easy access to the East Coast beaches, Takapuna, Albany, and the Northern Motorway.
 
In the past Glenfield has been perceived as a working-class suburb, however it is now home to an increasing number of young families. There is a vast selection of property to suit almost any budget from first home buyers through to more substantial and larger homes that can be found in the Hillcrest and Marlborough areas. Glenfield has a strong sense of community and is a great place to live and raise a family.
 
There is a variety of local facilities, including Westfield shopping mall with approximately 114 shops including department stores, 2 supermarkets and a food court with a wide selection of choice. A cinema complex, bowling alley, cafes and furniture shops can be found at Wairau Park.
 

Glenfield Facts & Figures


Population: The population of Central Glenfield was 4,554 in the 2006 Census. (Source: Wikipedia)
 
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: There are many bus routes which service the local community and offer quick access to the city or other areas of the North Shore.

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

Education:  There are seven primary schools, plus Glenfield Intermediate and Glenfield College. Several top private schools, including Kristin, Westminster Christian School and Pinehurst are nearby. Parts of the area are also zoned for Westlake Girls’ and Boys’ High Schools. The closest tertiary centre is Massey University which is situated in Albany, a few kilometres to the north.
 
Regional Authority: Glenfield is part of the North Shore ward, one of the thirteen administrative divisions of the new Auckland city formed in 2010.  

Glenfield Property Sales Statistics

Median Residential Dwelling Price Comparison from Previous Years
 
Year Median Price
as at Dec		 Total Properties
Sold		 Value of Total
Properties Sold
2010 $415,000 150 $4,949,500
2009 $408,000 548 $4,757,500
2008 $385,000 391 $4,232,300
2007 $445,000 724 $4,920,575
2006 $389,500 876 $4,278,750
2005 $375,000 913 $3,991,000
2004 $313,000 1,046 $3,454,078
2003 $309,500 1,253 $2,844,100
2002 $243,000 1,098 $2,288,650
2001 $202,500 617 $2,195,000
 
 
Glenfield median property sales 

Glenfield Suburbs

 
The suburbs covered in the Glenfield area include: Glenfield North, Bayview, Forrest Hill, Sunnynook
 
Glenfield North
The northern part of Glenfield is regarded as a separate suburb known as Glenfield North. This suburb is situated close to State Highway 1 as it stretches north towards Albany.
 
Forrest Hill
Located on the Eastern side of the Northern motorway, Forrest Hill is a centrally located suburb surrounded by Milford, Castor Bay, Campbells Bay, Mairangi Bay and Sunnynook, with easy access to transport, beaches, parks, shopping and some of the areas most sought-after schools. This is an established area with many homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, many having undergone renovation to provide larger family homes. It is populated with a diverse range of cultures Forrest Hill, creating a friendly family environment.

Sunnynook
A very family-friendly suburb with houses in a more affordable category than neighbouring Takapuna and Milford, therefore appealing to first home buyers and young families. This is a choice location that is close to the amenities and services of Milford and Takapuna, plus has easy access to the East Coast Bays beaches.