Living in Half Moon Bay, Auckland: rents, schools, census and property titles
The 2,915 live property titles in Half Moon Bay, Auckland are mostly freehold (66%), as recorded by LINZ on 30 September 2026. Cross-lease titles number 696 (23.9%), well above the national share of 8.7%.
Half Moon Bay, Auckland cross-lease titles
- Cross-lease titles
- 696
- Share of live titles
- 23.9%
- Live titles in total
- 2,915
- Auckland share
- 14.4%
- New Zealand share
- 8.7%
- Rank by share in Auckland
- 55 of 160
- Rank by share in New Zealand
- 86 of 644
Half Moon Bay at a glance
Higher or lower is not better or worse. Sources and limits
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What the data tells you
Recorded facts
- Half Moon Bay is listed under Auckland.
- 2,915 live titles are recorded here, including 696 cross-lease titles (23.9%).
- The page includes 2023 Census context for the statistical area that represents this suburb.
- The page includes MBIE new-tenancy rent figures for April–June 2026.
Contextual observations
- Cross-lease titles make up 23.9% of the recorded title mix. That describes the suburb, not any particular home.
- Unit titles account for 7.2% of recorded titles, so title structure can vary within the suburb.
- Public-transport figures describe how recorded titles sit near mapped stops. They do not describe a service from a particular property.
- Coast distance is a suburb-level map measure, not a flood or hazard assessment.
Questions worth investigating
- For any cross-lease property you consider, do the current title, flats plan and lease match what is built today?
- What do the LIM, council property file and a suitable inspection add for the specific address?
No data held for this suburb
- The core title, Census, rent, transport and coast measures used by this page are available.
Title mix in Half Moon Bay
| Title type | Live titles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freehold | 1,933 | 66.3% |
| Cross lease | 696 | 23.9% |
| Unit title | 210 | 7.2% |
| Leasehold | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other record types | 72 | 2.5% |
| Total | 2,915 | 100% |
Counts are titles, not homes; the register can lag conversions, so check the certificate of title. Sources and limits
How Half Moon Bay compares
Nationally, 8.7% of live titles are cross-lease; Half Moon Bay is about 2.7 times the national share (8.7%).
Across Auckland as a whole, the share is 14.4%; Half Moon Bay is about 1.7 times the overall Auckland share (14.4%).
How cross-leases in Half Moon Bay are set up
Three-flat schemes are less common here (3%, against 12% nationally).
Fewer schemes have four or more flats on one section (4%, against 11% nationally), up to 28.
Fewer leases include a garage (16% of schemes, against 28% nationally).
| Scheme structure | Half Moon Bay | Auckland | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-lease schemes (shared sections) | 326 | 39,589 | 87,651 |
| Two-flat schemes | 92.9% | 73.7% | 76.2% |
| Three-flat schemes | 2.8% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| Four or more flats | 4.3% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| Typical section size (from the titles, not a survey) | 826 m² | 961 m² | 908 m² |
| Typical land per flat | 406 m² | 418 m² | 408 m² |
| Schemes with a garage written into a lease | 15.6% | 23.0% | 28.4% |
| Schemes with a carport in a lease | 12.6% | 19.2% | 13.3% |
| Schemes with a separate exclusive-use area | 4.3% | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Schemes referring to more than one flats plan (usually redrawn; not by itself a problem) | 25.8% | 42.1% | 35.6% |
| Median year of earliest current title | 1981 | 1989 | 1988 |
| Two-flat schemes on 700 m² or more | 248 | 26,275 | 54,978 |
Unit titles and leasehold in Half Moon Bay
Unit titles are 7% of Half Moon Bay's titles, well below Auckland (15%) and slightly below New Zealand (8%). They belong to 71 developments, each run by a body corporate; half have 2 units or fewer.
New titles in Half Moon Bay since 2020
320 of Half Moon Bay's current titles (11%) were first issued since 2020, below Auckland's suburbs with new-title figures taken together (16%) and slightly below New Zealand (12%).
Most came recently: 232 since 2023.
| Title type | Since 2020 | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Freehold | 304 | 221 |
| Unit title | 7 | 7 |
| Cross-lease | 6 | 2 |
| Leasehold | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 2 |
New titles include cross-leases converted to freehold and titles re-issued; they are not a count of new homes. Sources and limits
The lie of the land in Half Moon Bay
The typical building in Half Moon Bay stands on ground sloping 2.6° (read on an 8 m grid, so short steep banks may be understated).
Slope is not a measure of ground stability. Sources and limits
Distance to the coast from Half Moon Bay
22% of Half Moon Bay's titles are within 200 m of the sea or harbour edge, 58% within 500 m and 99% within 1 km. The typical title is 430 m away.
Measured in a straight line from the centre of each title's land to the coastline on LINZ's 1:50k topographic map, which follows harbours and estuaries as well as the open coast; lakes and rivers are not included. Distance says nothing about beach access, views or exposure to coastal hazards; council hazard maps and the LIM describe those.
Who lives around Half Moon Bay: 2023 Census
Half Moon Bay's titles fall in 6 census areas (Stats NZ statistical areas). The 3 shown below hold 94% of its titles; their figures are shown side by side and are not added together.
Fewer households have no car in Half Moon Bay West than across Auckland: 2.5% against 6.8%.
Fewer workers walk or cycle to work in Half Moon Bay West than across Auckland: 1.6% against 4.2%.
Fewer workers commute by bus, train or ferry in Half Moon Bay West than across Auckland: 4.9% against 7.8%.
| Measure | Half Moon Bay West 38% of titles | Half Moon Bay South East 32% of titles | Half Moon Bay North East 24% of titles | Auckland whole council |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residents | 2,775 | 3,042 | 2,247 | 1,656,486 |
| Change since 2018 | −2.4% | −3.1% | +5.8% | +5.4% |
| Change since 2013 | −0.6% | +3.8% | +7.9% | +17.0% |
| Median age | 44.6 | 35.9 | 40 | 35.9 |
| Households | 999 | 969 | 669 | 539,490 |
| Own or part-own their home (including family trusts) | 75.3% | 54.2% | 61.0% | 59.5% |
| Not owned and not in a family trust (mostly renting) | 24.7% | 45.5% | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| Median household income | $127,700 | $110,300 | $115,100 | $116,800 |
| Median weekly rent, renting households | $620 | $580 | $660 | $540 |
| Dwellings unoccupied on census night | 4.8% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| Ages | ||||
| Under 15 | 17.0% | 20.5% | 24.2% | 19.2% |
| 15 to 29 | 16.5% | 19.8% | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| 30 to 64 | 45.5% | 47.4% | 47.4% | 46.5% |
| 65 and over | 21.0% | 12.2% | 12.8% | 13.3% |
| Where people came from | ||||
| Born overseas | 45.1% | 55.4% | 63.1% | 42.9% |
| Of those born overseas, arrived in the last 5 years | 18.9% | 21.3% | 20.3% | 19.6% |
| Lived elsewhere in New Zealand 5 years ago (of all residents, including children born since) | 32.4% | 41.6% | 44.4% | 45.0% |
| Lived overseas 5 years ago (of all residents) | 5.3% | 7.7% | 9.2% | 5.6% |
| Moved here in the last year (of all residents) | 13.5% | 19.9% | 21.8% | 21.1% |
| Work and study (people 15 and over) | ||||
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.9% | 31.3% | 41.5% | 32.9% |
| Employed full-time | 50.3% | 52.6% | 50.1% | 53.2% |
| Unemployed (share of everyone 15 and over, not the unemployment rate) | 2.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| Managers and professionals (of those employed) | 52.4% | 43.8% | 50.1% | 47.5% |
| Median personal income | $48,500 | $41,200 | $40,100 | $44,700 |
| Getting to work (of those employed) | ||||
| Work from home | 20.5% | 15.1% | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Car, truck or van | 72.0% | 75.9% | 72.9% | 68.6% |
| Bus, train or ferry | 4.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| Walk or cycle | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Households and families | ||||
| One-person households | 15.2% | 14.0% | 7.8% | 18.5% |
| Average people per household | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3 |
| Households with no motor vehicle | 2.5% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| Crowded households (need one or more extra bedrooms) | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| Couples with children (of families) | 44.9% | 52.9% | 57.7% | 47.2% |
| Couples without children | 41.4% | 26.8% | 26.8% | 35.5% |
| One-parent families | 13.7% | 19.9% | 15.5% | 17.3% |
| Homes | ||||
| Separate (stand-alone) houses | 72.2% | 76.5% | 84.8% | 71.5% |
| Average bedrooms | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Heated with a heat pump | 67.9% | 69.1% | 63.5% | 66.3% |
| Damp, always or sometimes | 18.5% | 24.9% | 21.1% | 20.1% |
| Mould over A4 size, always or sometimes | 15.2% | 20.7% | 17.0% | 17.4% |
Rents around Half Moon Bay
New tenancies in Half Moon Bay West in the April–June 2026 quarter had a median rent of $655 a week (down 5.1% on a year earlier). That is close to the typical suburb in Auckland ($675), and slightly above the national median ($600).
| April–June 2026 | Half Moon Bay West 38% of titles | Half Moon Bay South East 32% of titles | Half Moon Bay North East 24% of titles | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median weekly rent, new tenancies | $655 | $673 | $895 | $600 |
| Middle half of rents | $590–$708 | $599–$765 | $785–$945 | $490–$700 |
| Change in median on a year earlier | −5.1% | −8.4% | +21.8% | +0.2% |
| Bonds lodged in the quarter | 12 | 30 | 12 | 40,827 |
Schools and hospitals near Half Moon Bay
One school site lies inside Half Moon Bay: Pakuranga College (Secondary (Year 9-15)).
- Pakuranga College (Secondary (Year 9-15))
- Nearest school: Wakaaranga School (0.9 km)
- Nearest secondary school: Pakuranga College (1.0 km)
- Nearest public general hospital: Middlemore Hospital (9.7 km)
School enrolment zones in Half Moon Bay: a guide
Two secondary schools have a home zone covering most of Half Moon Bay's titles: Sancta Maria College and Pakuranga College.
- Pigeon Mountain School (primary, Years 1–6): about 65% of titles
- Wakaaranga School (primary, Years 1–6): about 55% of titles
- Macleans Primary School (primary, Years 1–6): about 15% of titles
- Bucklands Beach Primary School (primary, Years 1–6): about 5% of titles
- Farm Cove Intermediate (intermediate, Years 7–8): about 75% of titles
- Bucklands Beach Intermediate (intermediate, Years 7–8): about 35% of titles
- Sancta Maria College (secondary): all or nearly all titles
- Pakuranga College (secondary): about 70% of titles
- Macleans College (secondary): about 35% of titles
A guide only: check the school's own zone map for any address. Zones as at 14 July 2026. Sources and limits
Public transport in Half Moon Bay
92% of Half Moon Bay's titles are within 400 m of a stop with a scheduled weekday service, slightly above Auckland as a whole (82%).
30% are that close to a frequent stop (60 or more departures that day), well below the council (54%); in the lowest quarter of 160 in Auckland.
25% are within 800 m of a train station or ferry wharf.
The typical title is 170 m in a straight line from its nearest stop.
Timetable of Wednesday 30 September 2026, Auckland Transport. Sources and limits
Places of worship near Half Moon Bay
OpenStreetMap maps 3 places of worship inside Half Moon Bay (3 Christian).
Nearest mapped place of each tradition within 10 km:
- Christian: All Nations Foursquare Church, under 1 km away
- Buddhist: Oneness Buddhist Temple, 3.0 km away
- Muslim: Islamic Ahlulbayt Foundation of New Zealand, 2.9 km away
- Sikh: Gurdwara Sahib, 6.9 km away
Listed as facilities for access; not an indicator of who lives here. Sources and limits
Other suburbs in Auckland with many cross-leases
- Papatoetoe: 3,998 cross-lease titles (25.8%)
- Remuera: 3,046 cross-lease titles (26.7%)
- Mount Roskill: 2,891 cross-lease titles (28.3%)
- Mount Wellington: 2,700 cross-lease titles (24.1%)
- Glenfield: 2,347 cross-lease titles (36.6%)
- Epsom: 2,335 cross-lease titles (29.8%)
- New Lynn: 2,016 cross-lease titles (24.4%)
- Mount Eden: 2,005 cross-lease titles (20.7%)
Suburbs like Half Moon Bay
The closest match on the measures on this site is Farm Cove in Auckland, nearest on slope, distance to the coast, home ownership. Closeness is arithmetic, not a rating. Sources and limits
| Suburb | Council | Cross-lease share of titles | Median weekly rent, new tenancies | Median age | Closest on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Cove | Auckland | 27.5% | $770 | 43 | slope, distance to the coast, home ownership |
| Botany Downs | Auckland | 28.8% | No data | 39.8 | schools, distance to the coast, heat pumps |
| Sunnyhills | Auckland | 18.6% | $655 | 41.4 | rent, schools, near a frequent stop |
| Eastern Beach | Auckland | 30.4% | $740 | 43.8 | schools, stand-alone houses, distance to the coast |
| Cockle Bay | Auckland | 18.6% | $650 | 44.2 | commuting on foot or by bike, distance to the coast, rent |
Questions
What is the rent in Half Moon Bay, Auckland?
New tenancies in Half Moon Bay West (the rent area for part of Half Moon Bay) had a median rent of $655 a week in the April–June 2026 quarter (MBIE bond data, all dwelling types). These are rents agreed for new tenancies, not asking rents. The middle half of those rents ran from $590 to $708.
What schools are in Half Moon Bay, Auckland?
LINZ maps 1 school site inside Half Moon Bay: Pakuranga College. The nearest secondary school to its centre is Pakuranga College (1.0 km in a straight line). Secondary-school home zones covering most of its titles are Sancta Maria College and Pakuranga College; check the school's own zone map for any address.