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]

Suburb of Auckland in Auckland Council, New Zealand

Lucas Heights
Suburb of Auckland
Coordinates: 36.734°S 174.675°E / -36.734; 174.675
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	Paremoremo	Rosedale

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]

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