Residential zoning
- of Hillcrest is zoned for housing
- 73%
Hillcrest has about 229 hectares of residentially zoned land.
- Mixed Housing Suburban76%
- Single House12%
- Mixed Housing Urban12%
Residential Development Projects in Hillcrest, Auckland
This Hillcrest collection covers townhouse developments on Archers Road and Sunnybrae Road on Auckland's North Shore. Each project page presents the available housing, location, imagery and status information.
Local development
What shapes development in Hillcrest
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 Hillcrest.
These figures describe the suburb as a whole. Conditions vary by address.
Flood mapping
- of residential land is in mapped flood areas
- 8%
The map includes flood plains and low points where rainwater can collect. Check overland flow paths, floor levels and access for the address. Land outside mapped flood areas can still flood.
Water and wastewater
- Watercare network status
- Closely monitored
About 90% of Hillcrest is in the Lower North Shore water and wastewater area, with the rest in a water network area. Both are closely monitored. Their upgrade planning ranges are 2040-2045 and 2035-2040. Development does not necessarily have to wait until then; confirm your proposal 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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