Lucas Heights | |
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| Coordinates: 36°44′02″S 174°40′30″E / 36.734°S 174.675°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Auckland |
| Local authority | Auckland Council |
| Electoral ward | Albany ward |
| Local board | Upper 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
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
Lucas Heights is included in the demographics for Pāremoremo. [3]
References
- ^ a b "Place name detail: Lucas Heights". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Albany ward" (PDF). Auckland Council. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Pāremoremo East
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