The Auckland housing market continues to evolve, with 1,221 new dwellings consented in October 2024, according to the latest report from the Auckland Council's Land Use Research and Evaluation Team.

These figures highlight the city’s ongoing efforts to address housing demand and urban development.

Of the new dwellings consented in October, 31 per cent were houses, while 9 per cent were apartments.

The majority, 59 per cent, were townhouses, flats, units, or other types of attached dwellings.

Notably, 36 dwellings were consented on land owned by Kāinga Ora or the Tāmaki Regeneration Company, further contributing to Auckland’s public housing initiatives.

Development within the city remains concentrated within the Rural Urban Boundary (RUB), with 1,142 of October’s consents falling inside this area.

Over the past 12 months, 94 per cent of all newly consented dwellings were also located within the RUB, reflecting a commitment to controlled urban growth.

An emphasis on public transport accessibility was evident, with 21 per cent of new dwellings consented within 1,500 metres of the rapid transit network.

Meanwhile, 230 dwellings were consented on properties overlapping hazard zones, representing 19 per cent of October's total.

In addition to consents, the completion of new homes showed significant activity.

In October 2024, 1,497 dwellings were completed, receiving Code Compliance Certificates (CCC).

Over the past year, 17,958 homes were completed across the region.

The month also saw the creation of 1,717 new residential parcels, 1,708 of which were under 5,000 square metres in size.

The average monthly creation of residential parcels under this size over the past year stands at 1,309.

The housing market itself remains active, with a median residential sale price of $1,038,000 in November 2024, based on 2,239 reported sales.

Long-term migration figures for October showed 5,345 arrivals, contributing to Auckland's dynamic population growth.

These statistics provide a detailed snapshot of Auckland's housing developments, highlighting ongoing efforts to meet the needs of a growing and diverse population.

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