- Est. Median Value
- $1.08M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $524/wk
- Safety Score
- 70/100
- Green Space
- 56%
- Current Weather
- 9.5°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~55 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Crofton Downs
Is Crofton Downs a good place to live?
Crofton Downs is home to roughly 1,968 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Crofton Downs scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 56% green space.
Schools: Crofton Downs has 34 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 $1.08M, and weekly rent typically sits around $524.
Lifestyle: Crofton Downs has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 9.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Crofton Downs 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
- Safety70
- Amenities32
- Schools94
- Housing Affordability35
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.08M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $524/wk
- Median HH Income
- $158K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +19.9%
- 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 Crofton Downs
Schools in zone for Crofton Downs
Children living in Crofton Downs have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Onslow College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1190 · decile 10
Wellington Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1427 · decile 8
Crofton Downs Primary School
Contributing · roll 154 · decile 10
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 525 · decile 9
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 Crofton Downs. 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 Crofton Downs that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wadestown School
Full Primary · roll 243 · decile 9 · 0.4 km away
Ōtari School
Full Primary · roll 193 · decile 9 · 1.3 km away
Ngaio School
Contributing · roll 271 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Queen Margaret College
Composite · roll 755 · decile 9 · 1.9 km away
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Correspondence School · roll 8517 · 1.9 km away
Altum Academy
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 1.9 km away
Te Ara
Activity Centre · 1.9 km away
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 562 · decile 8 · 2.0 km away
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Full Primary · roll 228 · decile 8 · 2.0 km away
Thorndon School
Full Primary · roll 270 · decile 8 · 2.0 km away
St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
Full Primary · roll 209 · decile 10 · 2.3 km away
Northland School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 7 · 2.4 km away
Khandallah School
Contributing · roll 276 · decile 10 · 2.6 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Full Primary · roll 71 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
Cashmere Avenue School
Contributing · roll 302 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Full Primary · roll 270 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Composite · roll 394 · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
Karori Normal School
Full Primary · roll 590 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
Te Aro School
Full Primary · roll 210 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Central Regional Health School
Specialist School · roll 23 · 3.9 km away
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Full Primary · roll 125 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Clyde Quay School
Full Primary · roll 213 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Full Primary · roll 287 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Roseneath School
Full Primary · roll 73 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
West Park School
Contributing · roll 242 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1639 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Full Primary · roll 136 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Karori West Normal School
Full Primary · roll 431 · decile 7 · 5.0 km away
Explore Crofton Downs
Things to do(1)
Aikido Wellington Riai
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(3)
Crofton Downs Pharmacy
WellSleep, Sleep Investigation Centre
Bowen Hospital
Eat & Drink in Crofton Downs
Places to eat & drink(3)
Café Santé at Bowen
Columbus Coffee
Chillax Espresso
Tradies & Services in Crofton Downs
Tradies & services(2)
Creative Curtains
Flex Electrical
Shops in Crofton Downs
Shops(3)
Countdown
Crofton Downs Countdown Supermarket
Mitre 10
Beauty & Fitness in Crofton Downs
Beauty & fitness(4)
Aikido Wellington Riai
Akobe Hair Crofton Downs
Beauty Girl Ltd
Skin by Nicky
Professional Services in Crofton Downs
Professional services(1)
Medfuture Medical and Healthcare Recruitment New Zealand
Crofton Downs Weather
Current conditions: 9.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.67 | 14.78 | 1.68 | 11.22 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.91 | 14.88 | 2.21 | 10.77 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18 | 12.86 | 1.9 | 10.12 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.82 | 11.84 | 4.58 | 7.85 |
| 🍂 May | 14.74 | 9.94 | 3.83 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.37 | 8.37 | 2.59 | 6.59 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.22 | 7.52 | 2.68 | 6.18 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.87 | 7.45 | 3.15 | 7.75 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.91 | 9.41 | 3.2 | 8.62 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.92 | 9.86 | 2.74 | 10.04 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.17 | 11.4 | 1.72 | 10.73 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.37 | 13.57 | 2.71 | 10.71 |
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