Residential zoning
- of Henderson is zoned for housing
- 45%
Henderson has about 775 hectares of residentially zoned land.
- Mixed Housing Urban40%
- Single House32%
- Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings20%
- Mixed Housing Suburban7%
- Large Lot1%
Residential Development Projects in Henderson, Auckland
Explore a selection of residential development projects in Henderson, including Tudor Residences and townhouse, multi-home and subdivision sites across the suburb. Each project page presents the available property details, imagery and current status.
Local development
What shapes development in Henderson
Zoning, flood hazards and available services influence the type and scale of housing a site can support. The information below gives you a broader picture of these conditions across Henderson.
These figures describe the suburb as a whole. Conditions vary by address.
Flood mapping
- of residential land is in mapped flood areas
- 12%
Land near the Opanuku and Oratia streams and Henderson Creek needs a closer check of floor levels and access. Check overland flow paths too; land outside the mapped flood areas can still flood.
Water and wastewater
- Watercare network status
- Closely monitored
About 88% of Henderson is in Watercare's Waitākere wastewater area. The map lists wastewater upgrades for 2026-2040. Confirm capacity for your address and proposed number of homes with Watercare.
Upgrade years are planning estimates, not confirmed connection dates.
Creston Property estimates from Council and Watercare maps, measured using LINZ suburb boundaries. Zoning excludes PC120 changes. Flood percentages cover residentially zoned land; network percentages cover the whole suburb. Figures are rounded.
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