- Est. Median Value
- $788K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 34%
- Current Weather
- 10.2°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Brown Owl
Is Brown Owl a good place to live?
Brown Owl is home to roughly 2,889 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Brown Owl scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 34% green space.
Schools: Brown Owl has 15 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $788K, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: Brown Owl has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Brown Owl is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety58
- Amenities30
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $788K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Brown Owl
Schools in zone for Brown Owl
Children living in Brown Owl have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Heretaunga College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 883 · decile 6
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Birchville School
Contributing · roll 127 · decile 6
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Brown Owl. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Brown Owl that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Contributing · roll 142 · 1.0 km away
Totara Park School
Contributing · roll 221 · decile 7 · 1.1 km away
Oxford Crescent School
Contributing · roll 377 · decile 6 · 2.2 km away
Mangaroa School
Contributing · roll 90 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 547 · decile 7 · 2.9 km away
Fraser Crescent School
Contributing · roll 281 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
Maidstone Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 555 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Upper Hutt School
Contributing · roll 429 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Plateau School
Contributing · roll 137 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Titiro Whakamua
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 4.5 km away
Trentham School
Contributing · roll 350 · decile 5 · 4.9 km away
Explore Brown Owl
Things to do(5)
The Gardens of Isengard (LotR)
Harcourt Park
Harcourt Park Toddlers Play Area
Harcourt Park Upper Hutt
The Gardens of Isengard
Parks & green spaces(4)
Harcourt Park
Harcourt Park Toddlers Play Area
Harcourt Park Upper Hutt
The Gardens of Isengard
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Brown Owl
Places to eat & drink(5)
Street Eats
Brown Owl Fisheries
Rimutaka Tavern
Subway
Kabalen Kai
Tradies & Services in Brown Owl
Tradies & services(1)
Shannon Masonry
Beauty & Fitness in Brown Owl
Beauty & fitness(1)
Envy Hair Design
Professional Services in Brown Owl
Professional services(2)
Mould Masters
The Map Pack
Brown Owl Weather
Current conditions: 10.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.79 | 14 | 3.67 | 9.86 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.67 | 13.68 | 4.74 | 9.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.52 | 11.41 | 3.77 | 8.77 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.78 | 10.83 | 4.47 | 7.06 |
| 🍂 May | 14.32 | 8.59 | 4.78 | 6.31 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.88 | 7.25 | 2.71 | 5.63 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.63 | 6.31 | 4.24 | 5.43 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.21 | 5.75 | 5.13 | 6.16 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.49 | 7.96 | 5.13 | 7.33 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.82 | 8.69 | 4.64 | 8.5 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.44 | 10.1 | 4.07 | 8.88 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.93 | 12.84 | 4.79 | 8.33 |
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