Chartwell is a suburb in north-eastern Hamilton, around 5 km north of the CBD. It's bordered by Chedworth, Fairfield, Flagstaff and Rototuna, with the Waikato River to its east.

What is Chartwell Shopping Centre?

Chartwell Shopping Centre is one of Hamilton's two main malls. It has over 100 stores, a 6-screen Event Cinemas, a food court, and over 1,200 free car parks. It opened in 1974 and was previously known as Westfield Chartwell.

How was Chartwell named?

Chartwell was named after the country home of Sir Winston Churchill in Kent, England. The suburb officially took the name in 1974, after being formally absorbed into Hamilton in 1962.

Is there a cinema in Chartwell?

Yes. Event Cinemas Chartwell is inside the Chartwell Shopping Centre, with 6 screens showing current releases plus regular special events and family programmes.

What schools are around Chartwell?

Chartwell sits within walking or short driving distance of several primary schools (including Hukanui School), with St Paul's Collegiate (a private school founded 1959) on the boundary with Fairfield. Most secondary students go to Fairfield College or Hamilton Boys' or Girls' High.

Which schools are in zone for Chartwell?

Children living in Chartwell are in zone for Fairfield College, Bankwood School, Fairfield Intermediate. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Chartwell?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page — enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Chartwell, Waikato | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Chartwell

Chartwell is a north-eastern Hamilton suburb, around 5 km north of the CBD. Named after Chartwell, the country home of Sir Winston Churchill in Kent, England. The area was farmland until the early 1960s, joined Hamilton in 1962, and was officially defined as a suburb in 1974.

The first thing locals tell you about Chartwell is the mall. Chartwell Shopping Centre opened in 1974, was Westfield until 2015 (when Stride Property bought it), and is the main retail anchor for Hamilton's northern suburbs. Over 100 stores, Event Cinemas, a 1,200-space car park, and a transport hub at Lynden Court. Locally still called "Chartwell Square" by anyone over 40.

Chartwell Library has a name worth knowing: Kukutaaruhe, after the gully system that runs through the area. Kuku is the native pigeon (kererū), and tāruhe means flight, referring to the flocks that once flew through these forested gullies of kahikatea and tawa.

There's an archaeological kūmara pit on the northern end of Hukanui Road. The road was actually engineered around it. St Paul's Collegiate, just over the boundary in Fairfield, is the local private school anchor.

Is Chartwell a good place to live?

Chartwell is home to roughly 12,843 people across 10.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Chartwell scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 45/100 and 17% green space.

Schools: Chartwell has 48 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 $805K, and weekly rent typically sits around $412.

Lifestyle: Chartwell has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Chartwell 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

Safety45
Amenities100
Schools35
Housing Affordability47
Green space57
Community10
Transport20

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $805K
Median Weekly Rent: $412/wk
Median HH Income: $74K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +3.4%
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chartwell?: Chartwell is a suburb in north-eastern Hamilton, around 5 km north of the CBD. It's bordered by Chedworth, Fairfield, Flagstaff and Rototuna, with the Waikato River to its east.
What is Chartwell Shopping Centre?: Chartwell Shopping Centre is one of Hamilton's two main malls. It has over 100 stores, a 6-screen Event Cinemas, a food court, and over 1,200 free car parks. It opened in 1974 and was previously known as Westfield Chartwell.
How was Chartwell named?: Chartwell was named after the country home of Sir Winston Churchill in Kent, England. The suburb officially took the name in 1974, after being formally absorbed into Hamilton in 1962.
Is there a cinema in Chartwell?: Yes. Event Cinemas Chartwell is inside the Chartwell Shopping Centre, with 6 screens showing current releases plus regular special events and family programmes.
What schools are around Chartwell?: Chartwell sits within walking or short driving distance of several primary schools (including Hukanui School), with St Paul's Collegiate (a private school founded 1959) on the boundary with Fairfield. Most secondary students go to Fairfield College or Hamilton Boys' or Girls' High.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Chartwell

Schools in zone for Chartwell

Children living in Chartwell have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

Fairfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1000 · decile 3
Bankwood School
Contributing · roll 343 · decile 2
Fairfield Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 902 · decile 1

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School Zone Checker

Enter your address to check your school zone in Chartwell. 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 Chartwell that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 975 · decile 9 · 0.7 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 682 · decile 10 · 0.9 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Full Primary · roll 334 · decile 7 · 0.9 km away
Fairfield Primary School
Contributing · roll 334 · decile 1 · 1.1 km away
Hukanui School
Contributing · roll 834 · decile 10 · 1.2 km away
Woodstock School
Contributing · roll 380 · decile 5 · 1.2 km away
Hamilton North School
Specialist School · roll 170 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
Vardon School
Contributing · roll 345 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
St Andrews Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · roll 142 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Insoll Avenue School
Contributing · roll 345 · decile 1 · 2.0 km away
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 7 · 2.0 km away
Forest Lake School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 4 · 2.1 km away
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa
Composite · roll 313 · decile 2 · 2.4 km away
Whitiora School
Full Primary · roll 212 · decile 3 · 2.4 km away
Maeroa Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 707 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
Southwell School
Full Primary · roll 646 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
Rototuna Primary School
Contributing · roll 799 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Pukete School
Contributing · roll 410 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1828 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Tai Wananga
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 175 · decile 4 · 3.4 km away
Te Kōpuku High
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 377 · decile 3 · 3.4 km away
Endeavour School
Contributing · roll 443 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
Hamilton Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2302 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
Hamilton East School
Contributing · roll 502 · decile 4 · 3.5 km away
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 181 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
Nawton School
Contributing · roll 488 · decile 2 · 3.7 km away
Peachgrove Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 511 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Full Primary · roll 467 · decile 5 · 3.8 km away
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · 3.8 km away
Fraser High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1472 · decile 1 · 3.9 km away
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 293 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Te Rapa School
Full Primary · roll 513 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Patricia Avenue School
Specialist School · roll 211 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 938 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Full Primary · roll 613 · decile 7 · 4.1 km away
Crawshaw School
Full Primary · roll 292 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
Hamilton Christian School
Composite · roll 981 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Te Totara Primary School
Contributing · roll 712 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
Aberdeen School
Contributing · roll 707 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Frankton School
Contributing · roll 683 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Hamilton West School
Full Primary · roll 686 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
Rototuna Senior High School
Secondary (Year 11-15) · roll 1046 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Rototuna Junior High School
Secondary (Year 7-10) · roll 1368 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Rhode Street School
Full Primary · roll 201 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
Knighton Normal School
Contributing · roll 649 · decile 5 · 5.0 km away

Explore Chartwell

Things to do(13)

Jetts Fitness

Snap Fitness

Jetts Chartwell

Hamilton City Hawks Track & Field Athletics

Donny Park

St Paul's Dance Studio

Success Point NZ

Swarbrick Landing

Macpac Chartwell

Hamilton Wanderers FC - Blue Army

Omega Core Fitness

Flex Fitness Chartwell - 24hr / 7day Gym

Fairfield Athletic Club

Parks & green spaces(2)

Donny Park

Swarbrick Landing

Healthcare(5)

Waikato Osteopathic Centre

Audika (audiologist)

Chemist Warehouse

Life Pharmacy

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	24.26	15.41	5.13	10.84
☀️ Feb	23.9	14.95	4.81	10.25
🍂 Mar	21.67	12.28	2.29	9.85
🍂 Apr	19.91	11.5	2.38	8.71
🍂 May	17.05	8.93	3.98	7.63
❄️ Jun	15.09	7.72	4.16	6.89
❄️ Jul	14.17	6.75	4.58	6.63
❄️ Aug	14.59	5.85	3.66	7.77
🌸 Sep	16.17	7.88	4.51	8.88
🌸 Oct	17.85	9.41	4.22	9.85
🌸 Nov	19.84	11.63	5.71	10.35
☀️ Dec	22.56	14.05	4.75	10.52

Living in Chartwell

Is Chartwell a good place to live?

Map

Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Chartwell

Schools in zone for Chartwell

Fairfield College

Bankwood School

Fairfield Intermediate

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)

Waikato Diocesan School For Girls

St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)

Fairfield Primary School

Hukanui School

Woodstock School

Hamilton North School

Vardon School

St Andrews Middle School

Insoll Avenue School

St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)

Forest Lake School

Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa

Whitiora School

Maeroa Intermediate

Southwell School

Rototuna Primary School

Pukete School

Hamilton Girls' High School

Tai Wananga

Te Kōpuku High

Endeavour School

Hamilton Boys' High School

Hamilton East School

Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)

Nawton School

Peachgrove Intermediate

St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)

He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit

Fraser High School

Ngā Taiātea Wharekura

Te Rapa School

Patricia Avenue School

Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)

Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)

Crawshaw School

Hamilton Christian School

Te Totara Primary School

Aberdeen School

Frankton School

Hamilton West School

Rototuna Senior High School

Rototuna Junior High School

Rhode Street School

Knighton Normal School

Explore Chartwell

🎯Things to do(13)

Jetts Fitness

Snap Fitness

Jetts Chartwell

Hamilton City Hawks Track & Field Athletics

Donny Park

St Paul's Dance Studio

Success Point NZ

Swarbrick Landing

Macpac Chartwell

Hamilton Wanderers FC - Blue Army

Omega Core Fitness

Flex Fitness Chartwell - 24hr / 7day Gym

Fairfield Athletic Club

🌳Parks & green spaces(2)

Donny Park

Swarbrick Landing

🏥Healthcare(5)

Things to do(13)

Parks & green spaces(2)

Healthcare(5)

Places to eat & drink(33)

Tradies & services(18)

Shops(41)