- Est. Median Value
- $503K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $410/wk
- Safety Score
- 30/100
- Green Space
- 11%
- Current Weather
- 12.1°C
- Median Age
- 28 yrs
~95 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Flaxmere
Flaxmere is a western Hastings suburb around 6 km west of central Hastings, built almost entirely as a planned community from the 1960s onwards on what had been flat dairy and orchard land. Population around 11,000, with a strong Māori and Pacific community presence that has shaped the suburb's character for several decades.
Flaxmere has had a complicated public reputation through the 1980s and 1990s that didn't always match the lived experience of residents. The suburb has been undergoing significant renewal through the 2010s and 2020s, with new housing developments, community facilities and the kind of investment that planned suburbs need every generation or so.
The Flaxmere Town Centre on Swansea Road is the local commercial anchor, with the Flaxmere Supermarket, the Flaxmere Pharmacy, Totara Health Flaxmere (a major Māori health provider) and a row of takeaways and services. The Flaxmere Pool is well-used through summer, with strong learn-to-swim programmes for local kids.
Schools include Flaxmere College, Flaxmere Primary School and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Ara Hou. Most homes are 1960s and 1970s state housing or newer subdivision stock from the past 15 years. The kind of suburb that's still being built.
Is Flaxmere a good place to live?
Flaxmere is home to roughly 11,466 people across 17.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Flaxmere scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 30/100 and 11% green space.
Schools: Flaxmere has 23 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 $503K, and weekly rent typically sits around $410.
Lifestyle: Flaxmere has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 12.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Flaxmere 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
- Safety30
- Amenities82
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability75
- Green space35
- Community22
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $503K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $410/wk
- Median HH Income
- $95K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.5%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Flaxmere?
- Flaxmere is a western Hastings suburb around 6 km west of central Hastings on State Highway 50. It sits on the flat between Hastings and the Ngaruroro River, surrounded by the productive Heretaunga Plains.
- Where is the Flaxmere Town Centre?
- The Flaxmere Town Centre on Swansea Road is the local commercial hub, with the Flaxmere Supermarket, Flaxmere Pharmacy, Totara Health Flaxmere, takeaways and a row of suburban services. Free parking on site.
- What is Totara Health Flaxmere?
- Totara Health Flaxmere is a major Kaupapa Māori health provider serving the Flaxmere community, with general practice, nursing, social services and whānau-based health programmes. One of the central health services for the suburb.
- What schools are in Flaxmere?
- Flaxmere College (state co-ed secondary) is the local secondary school. Flaxmere Primary School handles the primary catchment, with Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Ara Hou providing te reo Māori-medium education for the suburb.
- How do I get from central Hastings to Flaxmere?
- By car, around 10 to 15 minutes via State Highway 50 west or via Pakowhai Road. Regular bus services run from the central Hastings interchange to Flaxmere via SH50.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Flaxmere
Schools in zone for Flaxmere
Children living in Flaxmere have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 185 · decile 2
Iona College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 341 · decile 10
Woodford House
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 382 · decile 9
St John's College (Hastings)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 404 · decile 4
Lindisfarne College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 567 · decile 9
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Composite · roll 279 · decile 6
Flaxmere Primary School
Full Primary · roll 404 · decile 1
Irongate School
Full Primary · roll 183 · decile 1
Hastings Christian School
Composite · roll 329 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Flaxmere. 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 Flaxmere that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 0.6 km away
Flaxmere College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 369 · decile 1 · 0.7 km away
Te Kura o Kimi Ora
Full Primary · roll 143 · decile 1 · 1.1 km away
Te Whai Hiringa
Full Primary · roll 422 · decile 1 · 1.4 km away
Twyford School
Full Primary · roll 167 · decile 4 · 2.2 km away
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
Composite · roll 238 · decile 1 · 2.7 km away
Camberley School
Contributing · roll 72 · decile 1 · 3.1 km away
Heretaunga Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 268 · decile 1 · 3.5 km away
Raureka School
Contributing · roll 294 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Bridge Pa School
Full Primary · roll 102 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Frimley School
Contributing · roll 460 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 541 · 4.5 km away
Omahu School
Full Primary · roll 53 · decile 1 · 4.6 km away
Ebbett Park School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 1 · 4.6 km away
Explore Flaxmere
Things to do(9)
FlaXrock Gym
Flaxmere Rugby and Sports Club
Flaxmere Boxing Academy
Gracie Allegiance Flaxmere
Flax Rock Adventure Centre
Ron Giorgi Park
CrossFit 879 Flaxmere
Flaxmere Park
Kingsley Park
Parks & green spaces(3)
Ron Giorgi Park
Flaxmere Park
Kingsley Park
Healthcare(2)
Totara Health
Flaxmere Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Flaxmere
Places to eat & drink(8)
Ka Pai Cuppa Teina
PizzaLand Flaxmere
Freeze Dried Fun NZ
Flaxmere Fastfoods
Hollies Bakery
The Turmeric Cuisine of India
The Flax Bar and Function Centre
Golden Glaze Treats
Tradies & Services in Flaxmere
Tradies & services(10)
Bay Power Engineering Ltd
Classic Coatings Spraypainting Limited
CSR Engineering Ltd
Ellen Stevenson Kindergarten
Jon Aerial, Satellite and Electrical Services
Plan B Hydraulics Ltd
Profound cleans
R&J Employment
Te Tipu Whenua ECC
Te Whare Aroha O Nga Mokopuna Early Childhood Centre
Shops in Flaxmere
Shops(8)
Bostock New Zealand
Flaxmere Liquor
Flaxmere mowing
Four Square Scott Drive
Hastings Community Market
New World Flaxmere
Sunrise Superette
Sunshine Preloved Boutique
Beauty & Fitness in Flaxmere
Beauty & fitness(8)
CrossFit 879 Flaxmere
Flax Rock Adventure Centre
Flaxmere Boxing Academy
Flaxmere Rugby and Sports Club
FlaXrock Gym
Gracie Allegiance Flaxmere
Ink676
Lift and Shape
Professional Services in Flaxmere
Professional services(1)
R and J Employment
Flaxmere Weather
Current conditions: 12.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.61 | 14.43 | 3.48 | 10.22 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.44 | 14.4 | 4.81 | 9.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.02 | 11.55 | 3.28 | 9.3 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.53 | 10.03 | 1.29 | 8.42 |
| 🍂 May | 16.61 | 7.61 | 2.04 | 7.7 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.32 | 6.97 | 4.16 | 6.16 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.57 | 5.31 | 2.9 | 6.02 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.43 | 4.54 | 1.74 | 7.84 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.77 | 6.84 | 3.61 | 8.8 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.39 | 8.37 | 2.15 | 9.92 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.65 | 11.03 | 2.9 | 10.22 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.08 | 13.96 | 3.12 | 9.85 |
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