This page provides an overview of Austin’s geographic districts and major neighborhoods. Austin is divided into ten City Council districts, each representing a unique part of the city. Within these districts are dozens of neighborhoods, each with its own character, history, and development patterns.
City Council Districts
Austin’s ten City Council districts were created to ensure geographic representation. Each district elects one Council Member, while the Mayor is elected citywide.
The ten districts include:
- District 1 – Northeast Austin
- District 2 – Southeast Austin
- District 3 – East and Central East Austin
- District 4 – North Austin
- District 5 – South Austin
- District 6 – Northwest Austin
- District 7 – North Central Austin
- District 8 – Southwest Austin
- District 9 – Central Austin
- District 10 – West Austin
Embed district map here.
Major Neighborhoods
Austin’s neighborhoods vary widely in density, housing types, culture, and amenities. Some are historic communities, while others are rapidly growing areas shaped by new development.
Notable neighborhoods include:
- Downtown
- South Congress (SoCo)
- East Austin
- Hyde Park
- Mueller
- South Lamar
- Zilker
- Clarksville
- North Loop
- Windsor Park
- Allandale
- Circle C Ranch
- Steiner Ranch
Central Austin
Central Austin includes some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, major cultural institutions, and the University of Texas. It is known for walkability, historic homes, and dense development.
- Downtown
- West Campus
- Hyde Park
- Clarksville
- North University
East Austin
East Austin is one of the city’s most diverse and rapidly changing areas. It features a mix of historic neighborhoods, new development, and cultural landmarks.
- East Cesar Chavez
- Holly
- Govalle
- Rosewood
- Chestnut
North Austin
North Austin includes established neighborhoods, major employment centers, and growing mixed-use districts.
- North Lamar
- Crestview
- Wooten
- North Burnet
- Domain area
South Austin
South Austin is known for its eclectic culture, music venues, and mix of older homes and new development.
- South Congress
- South Lamar
- Zilker
- Barton Hills
- Southwood
West Austin
West Austin features scenic landscapes, hill country views, and some of the city’s most established residential areas.
- Tarrytown
- Westlake (ETJ)
- Barton Creek
- Steiner Ranch
- Bee Cave area
Neighborhood Characteristics
Neighborhoods can be compared using a variety of indicators:
- Housing types and density
- Walkability and transit access
- Parks and green space
- Schools and education options
- Local businesses and amenities
- Historic preservation
Data Sources
- City of Austin Planning Department
- Austin City Council District Maps
- Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas
- U.S. Census Bureau