Residential zoning
- of New Lynn is zoned for housing
- 57%
New Lynn has about 361 hectares of residentially zoned land.
- Mixed Housing Urban60%
- Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings21%
- Mixed Housing Suburban18%
- Single House2%
Residential Development Projects in New Lynn, Auckland
The New Lynn collection covers townhouse developments around Portage Road in West Auckland. Each project page presents the available property details, local context, imagery and status information.
Local development
What shapes development in New Lynn
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 New Lynn.
These figures describe the suburb as a whole. Conditions vary by address.
Flood mapping
- of residential land is in mapped flood areas
- 7%
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
- Mostly capacity
About 89% of New Lynn is mapped with capacity, while 8% is in a closely monitored water network area with upgrades planned for 2035-2040. Some land was not classified in this measurement. Ask Watercare to check local pipes, pump stations and the demand from your development.
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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