

Future Population and Housing Growth
Hibiscus & Bays Local Board Area
~114,000
people (2023 Census)
Projected to reach
~132,000
by 2048 under a medium growth scenario
High growth scenario could push higher (depending on migration, development etc.)
Strategic Location
- Located within the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, covering Silverdale, Orewa, Whangaparāoa and adjacent suburbs – one of Auckland’s fastest growing residential nodes
- Good connectivity: SH1, buses, proximity to amenity centres; growing infrastructure investment increasing accessibility
- Strong residential and employment growth underpinning long-term demand for commercial and industrial space
- Transport-Oriented Development
- Penlink expected to add major connectivity improvements for Whangaparāoa / Silverdale catchments
- Existing public transport services plus planned upgrades support commuting to Albany, North Shore, and Auckland CBD
- Roading improvements on SH1 supporting faster travel north to Warkworth and beyond
Support for New Growth Areas
- Large residential and commercial development pipeline in Silverdale, Millwater, Milldale and Wainui
- Demand for housing, services, trade-retail and industrial space increasing in line with population growth
- 53 Small Road is well placed to take advantage of this growth given its position within the Local Board area, accessibility, and neighbouring developments
Source: Stats NZ / Figure.nz, Knowledge Auckland


Future Population and Housing Growth
Hibiscus & Bays Local Board Area
~114,000
people (2023 Census)
Projected to reach
~132,000
by 2048 under a medium growth scenario
High growth scenario could push higher (depending on migration, development etc.)
Strategic Location
- Located within the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, covering Silverdale, Orewa, Whangaparāoa and adjacent suburbs – one of Auckland’s fastest growing residential nodes
- Good connectivity: SH1, buses, proximity to amenity centres; growing infrastructure investment increasing accessibility
- Strong residential and employment growth underpinning long-term demand for commercial and industrial space
- Transport-Oriented Development
- Penlink expected to add major connectivity improvements for Whangaparāoa / Silverdale catchments
- Existing public transport services plus planned upgrades support commuting to Albany, North Shore, and Auckland CBD
- Roading improvements on SH1 supporting faster travel north to Warkworth and beyond
Support for New Growth Areas
- Large residential and commercial development pipeline in Silverdale, Millwater, Milldale and Wainui
- Demand for housing, services, trade-retail and industrial space increasing in line with population growth
- 53 Small Road is well placed to take advantage of this growth given its position within the Local Board area, accessibility, and neighbouring developments
Source: Stats NZ / Figure.nz, Knowledge Auckland
