Where is Frankton in Hamilton?

Frankton is a central suburb of Hamilton, about 2 km southwest of the CBD. It sits between Hamilton Lake (Rotoroa) and the Waikato River, with the railway running north to south through the heart of the suburb.

When are the Frankton Markets?

The Frankton Markets run every Saturday morning on Commerce Street, with stalls selling fresh produce, baking, plants and second-hand goods. Most stalls are set up early and packed up by midday.

Is Frankton in Hamilton the same as Frankton in Queenstown?

No. Frankton, Hamilton is a Waikato suburb 2 km from Hamilton CBD. Frankton, Queenstown is an Otago suburb 8 km from Queenstown CBD. They share a name but are over 1,200 km apart.

What is the Frankton Railway Village?

A heritage area of nearly-identical worker cottages on the western side of the railway, built in the 1920s by the Railways Department's prefab house factory. It's largely unmodified and proposed as a Historic Heritage Area.

What is the "Greasy Mile" in Frankton?

A nickname for Greenwood Street in Frankton, where almost every major fast-food chain in New Zealand sits in a roughly 800-metre stretch. It's a local landmark and the source of plenty of local jokes.

Which schools are in zone for Frankton?

Children living in Frankton are in zone for Fraser High School, Frankton School, Maeroa Intermediate. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Frankton?

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.

Frankton, Waikato | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Frankton

Quick disambiguation up front: this is Frankton in Hamilton, Waikato. There's also a Frankton in Queenstown that gets a lot of search traffic. Different places.

Frankton sits 2 km southwest of Hamilton CBD and is essentially where Hamilton's railway story begins. The first train arrived from Auckland on 17 December 1877, and the suburb was named after Frank, son of Thomas and Mary Jolly, the family who sold the Railways Department land for the line.

Frankton Junction was once one of the busiest stations on the North Island, with branches running to Te Aroha, Thames, Waihi and Rotorua. Hamilton railway station (still called Frankton railway station by old hands) is the modern descendant. Te Huia regional trains to Auckland depart from here several times a day.

The Frankton Railway Village, built in the 1920s by the Railways Department's own house factory, is a heritage area of nearly-identical worker cottages, still mostly unmodified. Frankton Markets every Saturday morning is one of Hamilton's longest-running markets. Commerce Street is the heritage shopping strip, anchored by the 1929 Frankton Hotel and Forlongs Furnishings (since 1946). Greenwood Street, locally known as the Greasy Mile, has every major fast-food chain in roughly 800 metres.

Is Frankton a good place to live?

Frankton is home to roughly 7,311 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Frankton scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 5% green space.

Schools: Frankton has 46 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 $626K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.

Lifestyle: Frankton has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 7.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Frankton 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

Safety38
Amenities100
Schools38
Housing Affordability60
Green space17
Community10
Transport30

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $626K
Median Weekly Rent: $450/wk
Median HH Income: $89K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +5.6%
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 Frankton in Hamilton?: Frankton is a central suburb of Hamilton, about 2 km southwest of the CBD. It sits between Hamilton Lake (Rotoroa) and the Waikato River, with the railway running north to south through the heart of the suburb.
When are the Frankton Markets?: The Frankton Markets run every Saturday morning on Commerce Street, with stalls selling fresh produce, baking, plants and second-hand goods. Most stalls are set up early and packed up by midday.
Is Frankton in Hamilton the same as Frankton in Queenstown?: No. Frankton, Hamilton is a Waikato suburb 2 km from Hamilton CBD. Frankton, Queenstown is an Otago suburb 8 km from Queenstown CBD. They share a name but are over 1,200 km apart.
What is the Frankton Railway Village?: A heritage area of nearly-identical worker cottages on the western side of the railway, built in the 1920s by the Railways Department's prefab house factory. It's largely unmodified and proposed as a Historic Heritage Area.
What is the "Greasy Mile" in Frankton?: A nickname for Greenwood Street in Frankton, where almost every major fast-food chain in New Zealand sits in a roughly 800-metre stretch. It's a local landmark and the source of plenty of local jokes.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Frankton

Schools in zone for Frankton

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

Fraser High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1472 · decile 1
Frankton School
Contributing · roll 683 · decile 3
Maeroa Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 707 · decile 3

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School Zone Checker

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

St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Full Primary · roll 467 · decile 5 · 0.7 km away
Rhode Street School
Full Primary · roll 201 · decile 2 · 1.3 km away
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · 1.3 km away
Aberdeen School
Contributing · roll 707 · decile 5 · 1.4 km away
Whitiora School
Full Primary · roll 212 · decile 3 · 1.4 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1828 · decile 6 · 1.6 km away
Nawton School
Contributing · roll 488 · decile 2 · 1.8 km away
Forest Lake School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
Hamilton West School
Full Primary · roll 686 · decile 5 · 2.4 km away
Woodstock School
Contributing · roll 380 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Hamilton East School
Contributing · roll 502 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Full Primary · roll 334 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 682 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Vardon School
Contributing · roll 345 · decile 4 · 2.8 km away
Crawshaw School
Full Primary · roll 292 · decile 1 · 2.9 km away
Hamilton Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2302 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 938 · decile 8 · 3.2 km away
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Full Primary · roll 613 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Fairfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1000 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 293 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
Fairfield Primary School
Contributing · roll 334 · decile 1 · 3.5 km away
Peachgrove Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 511 · decile 5 · 3.5 km away
Fairfield Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 902 · decile 1 · 3.6 km away
Melville Primary School
Contributing · roll 253 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Hamilton North School
Specialist School · roll 170 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
St Andrews Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · roll 142 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)
Full Primary · roll 267 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Southwell School
Full Primary · roll 646 · decile 10 · 3.7 km away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 975 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa
Composite · roll 313 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
Deanwell School
Contributing · roll 380 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
Patricia Avenue School
Specialist School · roll 211 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Mangakōtukutuku College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 782 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Southcity Christian School
Full Primary · roll 226 · decile 5 · 3.8 km away
Bankwood School
Contributing · roll 343 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Te Kōpuku High
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 377 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Glenview School (Hamilton)
Contributing · roll 407 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Tai Wananga
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 175 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
Insoll Avenue School
Contributing · roll 345 · decile 1 · 4.4 km away
Knighton Normal School
Contributing · roll 649 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Hukanui School
Contributing · roll 834 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away

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Things to do(33)

Snap Fitness

Hale Health Gym

Iron House Gym

Hamilton City Bowling Club

Ninja Valley Hamilton

Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hamilton

Hamilton Old Boys Rugby, Netball and Squash Club

GKR Karate

Frankton Junction Bowling Club

CrossFit Waikato

Henkada Judo Club

Hamilton Street Circuit

Son's of Boxing

Turn and Gymnastic Circle

Hinemoa Park, Hamilton

CFW Fitness Waikato

Jazz Unlimited

Footwork Dancesport Studio

GO Beyond Physical Limits

Mayhem THAI Boxing gym

Fraser-Tech Rugby Club

Snap Fitness 24/7 Frankton, Hamilton

Swarbrick Park

SP Training

Riverside Jiujitsu

Extreme Edge Hamilton

Riverside Strength Coach

Frankton Railway Combined Sports Club

Aligned by Fisher Fitness

Shinjokai Goju Karate-Do

Frankton Rugby Sports Club

Sovereign Compound

Vision Jiu Jitsu

Parks & green spaces(2)

Hinemoa Park, Hamilton

Swarbrick Park

Healthcare(4)

Frankton Pharmacy

Sport & Spine Chiropractor

Orthotic House

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☀️ Feb	23.9	14.95	136.33	10.25
🍂 Mar	21.67	12.28	70.97	9.85
🍂 Apr	19.91	11.5	71.43	8.71
🍂 May	17.05	8.93	123.5	7.63
❄️ Jun	15.09	7.72	124.93	6.89
❄️ Jul	14.17	6.75	141.93	6.63
❄️ Aug	14.59	5.85	113.4	7.77
🌸 Sep	16.17	7.88	135.4	8.88
🌸 Oct	17.85	9.41	130.97	9.85
🌸 Nov	19.84	11.63	171.27	10.35
☀️ Dec	22.56	14.05	147.23	10.52

Living in Frankton

Is Frankton a good place to live?

Map

Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Frankton

Schools in zone for Frankton

Fraser High School

Frankton School

Maeroa Intermediate

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)

Rhode Street School

He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit

Aberdeen School

Whitiora School

Hamilton Girls' High School

Nawton School

Forest Lake School

Hamilton West School

Woodstock School

Hamilton East School

St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)

St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)

Waikato Diocesan School For Girls

Vardon School

Crawshaw School

Hamilton Boys' High School

Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)

Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)

Fairfield College

Ngā Taiātea Wharekura

Fairfield Primary School

Peachgrove Intermediate

Fairfield Intermediate

Melville Primary School

Hamilton North School

St Andrews Middle School

St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)

Southwell School

St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)

Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa

Deanwell School

Patricia Avenue School

Mangakōtukutuku College

Southcity Christian School

Bankwood School

Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea

Te Kōpuku High

Glenview School (Hamilton)

Tai Wananga

Insoll Avenue School

Knighton Normal School

Hukanui School

Explore Frankton

🎯Things to do(33)

Snap Fitness

Hale Health Gym

Iron House Gym

Hamilton City Bowling Club

Ninja Valley Hamilton

Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hamilton

Hamilton Old Boys Rugby, Netball and Squash Club

GKR Karate

Frankton Junction Bowling Club

CrossFit Waikato

Henkada Judo Club

Hamilton Street Circuit

Son's of Boxing

Turn and Gymnastic Circle

Hinemoa Park, Hamilton

CFW Fitness Waikato

Jazz Unlimited

Footwork Dancesport Studio

GO Beyond Physical Limits

Things to do(33)

Parks & green spaces(2)

Healthcare(4)

Places to eat & drink(64)