Albany is a new area of development. Growing rapidly this exciting area is home to the Albany Mega Centre, North Harbour Stadium, the new industrial super centres, and Business parks, and Massey University which is the largest university on the North Shore and is home to many faculties.

The majority of the homes throughout Albany are in newly designed subdivisions.

Albany Mega Centre, The new Albany Westfield mall, with the Cinema Centre, resturants, cafes, bars and conference facilities.,North Harbour Stadium, North Shore Gulf Club, Lucas Creek, and many local reserves.The up and coming area of Auckland. A Park & Ride bus station off Oteha Valley Road.

Albany School, Kristin School (year 1 to year 13 private), Pinehurst School (year 1 to year 13 private), Oteha Valley School, Pinehill School, Upper harbour Primary School, Albany Junior High School, Albany Senior School, Massey University.