- Est. Median Value
- $310K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 63%
- Current Weather
- 7.9°C
- Median Age
- 58 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Hector
Is Hector a good place to live?
Hector is home to roughly 963 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hector scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 63% green space.
Schools: Hector has 1 school 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 $310K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hector 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
- Safety71
- Amenities18
- Schools26
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $310K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $44K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.9%
- 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 Hector
Schools in zone for Hector
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Hector. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Hector. 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 Hector that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Granity School
Full Primary · roll 28 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
Stay in Hector
Places to stay(2)
Hector Freedom Campsite
The Old Slaughterhouse Travellers' Lodge
Hector Weather
Current conditions: 7.9°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.83 | 14.22 | 4.77 | 11.56 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.29 | 13.91 | 10.2 | 9.48 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.77 | 12.15 | 7.26 | 9.33 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.41 | 11.13 | 8.54 | 8.1 |
| 🍂 May | 15.28 | 9.61 | 11.75 | 5.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.78 | 7.91 | 12.49 | 6.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.82 | 6.92 | 8.42 | 6.1 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.79 | 6.72 | 13.87 | 6.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.96 | 8.17 | 12.97 | 7.59 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.76 | 8.75 | 10.3 | 8.64 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.67 | 10.25 | 10.75 | 9.84 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.15 | 13.06 | 8.68 | 10.48 |
Hector Community
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