Last updated October 2026
Brookfield is a residential suburb on the western side of Tauranga, set between Bethlehem, Ōtūmoetai, Bellevue and Judea beside the Waikareao Estuary. It offers a mix of established housing, a local commercial centre and green spaces that serve everyday needs for residents and visitors exploring western Tauranga.
The suburb sits within easy reach of the city centre while retaining a neighbourhood feel. Huria Marae anchors the area’s strong Ngāti Ranginui connections, and community facilities continue to evolve around parks and the local school.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 5,880, up 5% since 2018
- Land area
- 2.17 km²
- Location
- 2.4 km west of central Tauranga
- Council
- Tauranga City Council
- Ward or local board
- Matua-Otūmoetai General Ward (parts also linked to Bethlehem General Ward)
- Main shopping
- Brookfield commercial centre (local shops and supermarket)
- Nearby landmarks
- Huria Marae, Sydenham Botanic Park, Lees Park, Waikareao Estuary
Who Lives in Brookfield
About 5,880 residents in 2,070 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Brookfield
One school sits inside the Brookfield boundary. It has an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
Also zoned for Brookfield
Show all 4 zoned schools
Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Brookfield
by 7am on collection day
Streets near a suburb edge can differ, so check the council lookup if unsure.
Streets in Brookfield
64 streets are in Brookfield. Search any street in Tauranga to see which suburb it is in.
Show all 64 streets in Brookfield
- A
- Aaron Place
- Aubrey Way
- B
- Barossa Way
- Beaufort Avenue
- Bellevue Road
- Bisley Way
- Bridle Way
- Bristol Avenue
- Brookfield Lane
- Brookfield Terrace
- C
- Cheese Factory Lane
- Clifton Terrace
- D
- Darraghs Lane
- Darraghs Road
- E
- Eden Crescent
- Equine Way
- F
- Fern Way
- Ferndown Close
- Filton Avenue
- G
- Glenfield Place
- Grosmont Terrace
- H
- Harapa Way
- Heronvale Way
- Highfield Crescent
- Highmore Place
- I
- Isaac Way
- J
- Jacaranda Close
- Jacob Street
- Jefferson Place
- Jonathon Street
- Jude Place
- Jude Way
- K
- Kingswood Road
- L
- Lisa Place
- Lorna Place
- Luke Street
- Lynwood Place
- M
- Marcus Way
- Matawha Way
- Millers Road
- N
- Ngai Tamarawaho Crescent
- Novella Place
- O
- Otumoetai Road
- P
- Peppertree Way
- Pukeko Lane
- R
- Rauhea Street
- Regent Street
- Russell Place
- S
- Sharyn Place
- Solomon Street
- St Pauls Drive
- Stable Way
- Stoddart Place
- Sutherland Road
- T
- Te Kaponga Street
- Te Koari Drive
- The Drive
- Thornton Place
- U
- Upland Street
- W
- Waikareao Way
- Warwick Place
- Winiata Street
- Wiremu Street
- Woodford Avenue
A long road is listed in each suburb it runs through.
Safety and Hazards
Lower than the Tauranga average for the number of people who live here. Another 135 reports were at shops and businesses.
Buses from Brookfield
12 bus stops inside the suburb.
Typical weekday daytime frequency.
Handy Facilities
Weather and Rent at a Glance
Weather is city-wide; rent is for this suburb.
About Brookfield
Brookfield forms part of Tauranga’s western suburbs, lying inland from the harbour edge and close to the Waikareao Estuary.
Brookfield forms part of Tauranga’s western suburbs, lying inland from the harbour edge and close to the Waikareao Estuary. The suburb is largely residential, with a practical commercial centre that supports daily shopping and services. Its position between Bethlehem to the west and Ōtūmoetai and Bellevue to the north places it within a short drive or bus ride of the central city and harbour amenities.
The area has longstanding ties to Ngāti Ranginui. Huria Marae (also known in association with Judea) is located in Brookfield and is the marae of Ngāi Tamarāwaho hapū. The whare tipuna is named Tamatea Pōkaiwhenua. The marae connects to the maunga Mauao and the awa Kopurererua and Waikareao, reflecting the wider Tauranga Moana cultural landscape.
Today Brookfield functions as an established neighbourhood with a mix of family homes and community facilities. Council planning documents identify the Brookfield commercial centre as a suburban hub, with ongoing attention to bus facilities, walking and cycling links, and open-space improvements.
Local parks such as Lees Park and Sydenham Botanic Park provide green space for play and recreation, and the primary school has been rebuilt and renamed to better serve the community.
Visitors and prospective residents will find a practical base for exploring western Tauranga. The suburb’s proximity to the estuary and neighbouring areas makes it convenient for harbour walks, while the local centre covers everyday needs without requiring a trip into the city centre for basic shopping.
History and Heritage
Brookfield sits within the traditional rohe of Ngāti Ranginui.
Brookfield sits within the traditional rohe of Ngāti Ranginui. Huria Marae remains a living centre for Ngāi Tamarāwaho, with ancestral links to the Takitimu waka, Mauao, and the waterways of the harbour. The marae complex includes the whare tipuna Tamatea Pōkaiwhenua and associated wharekai.
European settlement and later suburban development shaped the residential character seen today. The suburb’s name and street layout reflect mid-twentieth-century expansion of Tauranga’s western fringe. More recent community investment has focused on the school rebuild and park upgrades, continuing the pattern of local facilities serving a growing residential population.
Getting Around and Local Amenities
Otūmoetai Road, Millers Road and Bellevue Road form the main road network through Brookfield.
Otūmoetai Road, Millers Road and Bellevue Road form the main road network through Brookfield. The commercial centre is clustered near key intersections and is served by bus routes that link to the wider Tauranga public transport network. Council spatial planning has highlighted improvements to bus stops, pedestrian safety and cycle connections around the centre and school.
For outdoor time, Lees Park and Sydenham Botanic Park are the standout local green spaces. Sydenham Botanic Park is a larger site with potential for enhanced community use and play facilities; Lees Park has long provided neighbourhood open space.
The nearby Waikareao Estuary offers further opportunities for walking and nature observation on the harbour edge. These spots suit short local outings rather than destination day trips.
Near Brookfield
Just outside Brookfield, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
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Businesses
Where to Learn More
Wikipedia: Brookfield, New Zealand: Overview of the suburb, location, education and demographic context with cited sources.
Tauranga City Council: Ward boundaries: Official description of the Matua-Otūmoetai ward and other city wards.
Māori Maps: Huria (Judea) Marae: Details of the marae location, hapū, iwi and ancestral connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Brookfield?
About 5,880 people lived in Brookfield at the 2023 Census, up 5% since 2018. See Who Lives in Brookfield
Which schools are zoned for Brookfield?
The zones of Ōtūmoetai Intermediate and Ōtūmoetai College cover all of Brookfield. Bellevue School (Tauranga), Te Kura o Manunui and Ōtūmoetai Primary School have zones covering part of it. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in Brookfield
What day is rubbish collected in Brookfield?
Friday. Bins go out by 7am on collection day. Streets near the edge of the suburb can differ, so check the council lookup if unsure. See Bin Day in Brookfield
What buses run from Brookfield?
Route 60, about every 20 min; routes 7 and 62, about every 30 min; routes 72a and 72b, about hourly. There are 12 stops in the suburb. See Buses from Brookfield
Is Brookfield in a tsunami or flood zone?
About 8% of Brookfield is inside the tsunami evacuation zone, and about 20% of its land is in the council's mapped flood areas. A long or strong earthquake means move to high ground or inland straight away. Check a street on the council flood map before you buy. See Safety and Hazards
Which suburbs are next to Brookfield?
Which council ward covers Brookfield?
Brookfield is primarily within the Matua-Otūmoetai General Ward. Some references also note links to the Bethlehem General Ward.
What school is in Brookfield?
Te Kura o Manunui is the local state primary school for Years 1 to 6. It was previously known as Brookfield School, was rebuilt on a new site, and offers full-immersion Māori language and bilingual classes.
Is there a shopping centre in Brookfield?
Yes. The Brookfield commercial centre provides local shops and a supermarket for everyday needs and is recognised as a suburban hub.
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Explore Tauranga only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Brookfield is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.
Sources and data notes 9
- Official Suburb Facts: Boundary, area and neighbours: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. Population: Stats NZ 2023 Census usually resident population, CC BY 4.0, summed from the statistical areas inside the boundary.
- Who Lives in Brookfield: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Brookfield boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in Brookfield: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026.
- Bin Day in Brookfield: Tauranga City Council collection areas.
- Streets in Brookfield: LINZ NZ Addresses road data, CC BY 4.0.
- Safety and Hazards: NZ Police victimisation data, CC BY 4.0, September 2025 to August 2026 (crimes inside homes are only published for burglary); Bay of Plenty Regional Council tsunami evacuation zone (October 2025); Tauranga City Council flood risk map (depth 300 mm or more) and Western Bay of Plenty District Plan flood hazard areas.
- Buses from Brookfield: Bay of Plenty Regional Council Baybus timetable data, CC BY 4.0.
- Handy Facilities: Tauranga City Council public toilets; NZTA EVRoam charging sites.
- Weather and Rent at a Glance: NIWA climate averages 1991-2020 (via Figure.NZ); Tenancy Services rental bond data (new bonds in the suburb’s Stats NZ areas), July 2025 to June 2026, CC BY 3.0 NZ.