Auckland Enjoys “Unprecedented” Property Sales — A Decade On
Looking back at one of the defining moments in Auckland’s real estate history and how the market has evolved through boom, bust, and recovery.
1. Flashback: Auckland in 2015
In mid-2015, Auckland’s housing market was sizzling. The average price of a three-bedroom home hit about NZ$726,000, up from roughly NZ$393,000 a decade earlier—a surge of around NZ$37,200 per year. (Barfoot & Thompson)
The broader market was on edge: a 2015 Guardian report noted that, following aggressive gains, Auckland was nearing an average of NZ$810,000, with concerns about a brewing property bubble. (The Guardian)
At that time, Herne Bay became the first NZ suburb to average over NZ$2 million—highlighting how price pressures concentrated in premium enclaves even then. (Wikipedia)
2. Market Evolution: 2015–2025
Fast forward to 2025, Queensland data shows an average home value of NZ$909,671, largely unchanged year-on-year, with a modest quarterly dip of 0.5%. (QV HPI)
Meanwhile, REINZ reports that as of June–July 2025:
- National median sits at NZ$770,000, holding flat year-on-year, but down slightly from July’s NZ$767,250. (NZ Herald / REINZ, Interest.co.nz)
- Auckland’s median price dropped ~3.4% YoY to NZ$990,000. (Global Property Guide)
3. Current Snapshot — March to May 2025
Spring brought renewed momentum. In March, Auckland recorded its highest monthly sales since July 2021, with 1,213 properties sold. The median price rose to NZ$970,000, and the average to NZ$1,145,045. (Barfoot & Thompson / Darren Ryder)
Then in May, median house price dipped slightly to NZ$928,500, while sales surged over 27% from the previous month. New listings rose, indicating more choice. (Barfoot & Thompson May 2025)
4. Summary: Then vs Now
| Year | Avg/Median Price | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ~NZ$726K (3-bed average) | Rapid annual growth; bubble concerns |
| Mid-2025 | ~NZ$909K (average), ~NZ$990K (Auckland median) | Flattening prices, more balanced activity |
5. Looking Ahead
With affordability pressures easing and borrowing costs stabilising, the market shows signs of mature rebalancing—yet homeownership still remains out of reach for many.
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