- Est. Median Value
- $701K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $490/wk
- Safety Score
- 52/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 10.5°C
- Median Age
- 31 yrs
~73 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Fairview Downs
Is Fairview Downs a good place to live?
Fairview Downs is home to roughly 3,402 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Fairview Downs scores 34 out of 100, with a safety score of 52/100 and 4% green space.
Schools: Fairview Downs has 39 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 $701K, and weekly rent typically sits around $490.
Lifestyle: Fairview Downs has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Fairview 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
- Safety52
- Amenities14
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability54
- Green space14
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $701K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $490/wk
- Median HH Income
- $99K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.3%
- 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 Fairview Downs
Schools in zone for Fairview Downs
Children living in Fairview Downs 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
Fairfield Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 902 · decile 1
Insoll Avenue School
Contributing · roll 345 · decile 1
Peachgrove Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 511 · decile 5
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Fairview Downs that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa
Composite · roll 313 · decile 2 · 1.4 km away
Tai Wananga
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 175 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
Southwell School
Full Primary · roll 646 · decile 10 · 1.7 km away
Fairfield Primary School
Contributing · roll 334 · decile 1 · 2.0 km away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 975 · decile 9 · 2.1 km away
Bankwood School
Contributing · roll 343 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Hamilton Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2302 · decile 7 · 2.8 km away
Hukanui School
Contributing · roll 834 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Patricia Avenue School
Specialist School · roll 211 · decile 4 · 2.8 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Full Primary · roll 334 · decile 7 · 2.9 km away
Woodstock School
Contributing · roll 380 · decile 5 · 3.0 km away
Hamilton East School
Contributing · roll 502 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 682 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea
Full Primary · roll 96 · decile 5 · 3.4 km away
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Full Primary · roll 613 · decile 7 · 3.4 km away
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 969 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 938 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Knighton Normal School
Contributing · roll 649 · decile 5 · 3.6 km away
Whitiora School
Full Primary · roll 212 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1828 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Hillcrest High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1848 · decile 7 · 4.0 km away
Silverdale Normal School
Contributing · roll 366 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Rototuna Primary School
Contributing · roll 799 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
Vardon School
Contributing · roll 345 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
Hamilton North School
Specialist School · roll 170 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
Maeroa Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 707 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 181 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
Forest Lake School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 4 · 4.5 km away
Hillcrest Normal School
Contributing · roll 609 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
St Andrews Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · roll 142 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Hamilton West School
Full Primary · roll 686 · decile 5 · 4.7 km away
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Puketaha School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Berkley Normal Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · roll 775 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away
Newstead Model School
Contributing · roll 147 · decile 10 · 5.0 km away
Eat & Drink in Fairview Downs
Places to eat & drink(2)
Freshly Cooked Takeaways
Aryan's Cleaning
Tradies & Services in Fairview Downs
Tradies & services(3)
Azadd Concrete and Landscaping
Megacrete&Landscape
Waikato Air Conditioning
Shops in Fairview Downs
Shops(1)
Affordable Upholstery Service
Beauty & Fitness in Fairview Downs
Beauty & fitness(1)
Katohia Barbers
Fairview Downs Weather
Current conditions: 10.5°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.58 | 15.59 | 7.25 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.24 | 14.42 | 4.61 | 10.34 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.59 | 11.34 | 2.49 | 9.9 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.45 | 11.57 | 3.14 | 8.44 |
| 🍂 May | 16.43 | 8.75 | 4.56 | 7.46 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.1 | 7.4 | 3.32 | 7.16 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.9 | 6.04 | 3.1 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.16 | 5.1 | 2.53 | 8.08 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.34 | 8.14 | 3.86 | 9.17 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.84 | 9.43 | 3.24 | 10.24 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.61 | 11.31 | 3.91 | 10.41 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.67 | 14.06 | 4.61 | 10.63 |
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