While the national property market has stayed steady, some suburbs are breaking away, with thirteen recording six-figure jumps in average asking price over the past year, according to Trade Me’s latest figures.

Trade Me Property spokesperson Casey Wylde says demand in certain areas is driving standout growth.

“It shows that even in a more subdued market, properties in certain areas are still in hot demand and Kiwi are prepared to pay for them.”

At the top of the list is Long Bay on Auckland’s North Shore, where the average asking price jumped $426,450 to $1.87m, up nearly 30% year-on-year.

Devonport followed with a $350,100 rise to $1.97m, and Drury saw the fastest growth, up 61% to $874,400.

Closer to the Hibiscus Coast, Riverhead recorded a jump of $148,100 to $1.95m, highlighting strong demand in Rodney.

Other Auckland movers included Epsom, Meadowbank, Mount Eden, Sandringham, Forrest Hill and Westgate.

Wylde says lifestyle appeal and relative affordability are big drawcards.

“What we’re often seeing is that suburbs offering a great lifestyle, good local amenities, or better affordability compared to their inner-city neighbours are becoming hotspots.”

For Coasties, the data shows that while the local market may feel calmer, neighbouring areas are heating up.

It’s another reminder that Auckland’s property market can change quickly, and the ripple effects are never far from home.

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