Auckland, New Zealand

Is Auckland safe for Muslim travelers?

Auckland scores 6.3/10 on overall safety. About 2% of New Zealand's population is Muslim. Here's what the data and real reviews say.

6.3/10
Overall safety
Mostly safe
Composite safety model
Muslim population
1.5%
Statistics New Zealand census (2018)

Is Auckland safe for Muslim travelers? (2026)

How safe is Auckland overall?

Auckland scores 6.3/10, in the mostly-safe range. It is generally fine, with a few precautions depending on the neighborhood and time of day.

Muslim community and halal options in Auckland

New Zealand has a small Muslim population (about 2%, Statistics New Zealand census). Halal options and mosques exist in Auckland but are more concentrated; it's worth locating them ahead of your trip. The mapped places below help.

Real reviews, not guesswork

Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Auckland, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.

Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score

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Frequently asked questions

Is Auckland safe for Muslim travelers?

Auckland scores 6.3/10. It is generally fine for Muslim travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.

Is Auckland Muslim-friendly?

New Zealand has a small Muslim population (about 2%, Statistics New Zealand census). Halal restaurants and mosques exist in Auckland but are fewer, so it helps to locate them in advance.

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