The Albert-Eden Local Board includes the established suburbs of Pt Chevalier, Waterview, Mt Albert, Mt Eden, Kingsland, Balmoral, Epsom, Greenlane, Greenwoods Corner, Sandringham, Ōwairaka, Eden Terrace and Western Springs.
Centrally located within the Auckland isthmus Auckland isthmus is a narrow strip of land between the Waitematā Harbour and Manukau Harbour., the area has very good transport links, well-established and relatively high density residential areas and an ethnically diverse population.
It has a strong 'village' character.
Village centres include:
Geographically, the area is defined by three volcanic cones:
It is also defined by the urban streams and the sea coast.
Te Auaunga-Oakley Creek, the longest stream in Auckland City, flows into the Motu Manawa Marine Reserve at Waterview. Waititiko-Meola Creek converges with the Waitematā Harbour at Meola Reef.
There are a number of lava flow forest remnants - Withiel and Almorah in Epsom and Gribblehirst in Sandringham.
The area includes evidence of early Māori settlement: numerous pa sites and other intensive development, such as the excavation on Maungawhau, are found within Albert-Eden.
Located within the area are:
The State of Auckland report provides information on the state of Albert-Eden's environment as well as demographic and quality of life information in report cards produced by council.
Albert-Eden's economic profile provides information on the economy including employment and work force statistics, number and type of businesses and productivity levels.
