Mangamuka is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Far North, one of 59 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Mangamuka is the 37th largest suburb of Far North in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Mangamuka provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1930 - 1939. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1980 - 1989. Residential housing stock in Mangamuka is made up of approximately 40% residential housing and 60% lifestyle properties.