Lucas Heights, New Zealand

Lucas Heights
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Coordinates: 36°44′02″S 174°40′30″E / 36.734°S 174.675°E / -36.734; 174.675
CountryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Local authorityAuckland Council
Electoral wardAlbany ward
Local boardUpper Harbour Local Board
Postcode(s)
0632
Dairy Flat Albany Heights Albany Heights
Coatesville
Lucas Heights
Albany
Coatesville Pāremoremo Rosedale

Lucas Heights is one of the northernmost suburbs of the contiguous Auckland metropolitan area in New Zealand. It is on the North Shore, directly west of Albany, and is located in the Albany ward for local government purposes.[1][2]

History edit

The eastern boundary of the suburb is formed by Lucas Creek, which has been known as such since 1840. The name is thought to come from a settler named Lucas whose land extended to the edge of the creek.[1]

Demographics edit

Lucas Heights is included in the demographics for Pāremoremo.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Place name detail: Lucas Heights". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Albany ward" (PDF). Auckland Council. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  3. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Pāremoremo East