- Est. Median Value
- $1.05M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $466/wk
- Safety Score
- 83/100
- Green Space
- 71%
- Current Weather
- 9.9°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~42 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Henderson Valley
Henderson Valley is the rural-residential pocket beyond Henderson proper, where West Auckland starts running out and the Waitākere Ranges start running in. It's lifestyle blocks, vineyards, native bush, and roads narrow enough that meeting another car becomes a small social negotiation.
This is the cradle of Auckland's wine industry. Croatian immigrants planted vineyards here in the early 1900s, and Henderson Valley became one of New Zealand's first significant wine regions. Some of those original family operations are still going. Soljans Estate Vineyard on Henderson Valley Road has been Soljan-family-run since the 1930s, with a restaurant, cafe and tasting room that pulls weekenders from across the city. The wider regional centre of gravity has shifted west to Kumeu and Matakana, but the foundational stories live in Henderson Valley.
Falls Road runs to the Waitakere Falls. The Henderson Valley Park covers the local cricket and rugby grounds. Beyond the suburb proper, the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park starts in earnest, with scenic drives leading up to Piha, Karekare and Bethells Beach.
It's the kind of place where the speed limit drops, the houses spread out, and the GPS occasionally just gives up and shows you a featureless green smear. That's part of the appeal.
Is Henderson Valley a good place to live?
Henderson Valley is home to roughly 1,422 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Henderson Valley scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 83/100 and 71% green space.
Schools: Henderson Valley has 14 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 $1.05M, and weekly rent typically sits around $466.
Lifestyle: Henderson Valley has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Henderson Valley 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
- Safety83
- Amenities38
- Schools42
- Housing Affordability36
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.05M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $466/wk
- Median HH Income
- $128K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.2%
- 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 Henderson Valley?
- Henderson Valley is in West Auckland, around 18 km west of the Auckland CBD. It sits beyond central Henderson at the eastern foothills of the Waitākere Ranges, accessed via Henderson Valley Road and Falls Road.
- What wineries are in Henderson Valley?
- Soljans Estate Vineyard is the most-visited winery in Henderson Valley, on Henderson Valley Road, with a restaurant, cafe and cellar door. Several smaller producers are also in the area. Kumeu and Matakana further west and north now produce much of Auckland's wine.
- How do I get from Auckland CBD to Henderson Valley?
- By car, around 25 to 35 minutes via the Northwestern Motorway (SH16) and Henderson Valley Road. There is no direct train station. Bus services connect Henderson Valley to Henderson Train Station (on the Western Line) for onward rail connection to the city.
- Is Henderson Valley part of Henderson?
- Henderson Valley is administratively part of the wider Henderson area but is a distinct suburb-level locality in common usage. It's more rural in character than Henderson, with lifestyle blocks, vineyards and direct access to the Waitākere Ranges.
- Can you walk from Henderson Valley to the Waitākere Ranges?
- Yes. The Waitākere Ranges Regional Park boundary runs along the western edge of Henderson Valley, with multiple walking tracks accessible from Falls Road and Henderson Valley Road, including tracks to the Waitakere Dam and Cascade Falls.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Henderson Valley
Schools in zone for Henderson Valley
Children living in Henderson Valley have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 285 · decile 2
Henderson Valley School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 4
Henderson High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1049 · decile 3
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Henderson Valley. 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 Henderson Valley that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
TKKM o Te Kotuku
Full Primary · roll 136 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Oratia School
Contributing · roll 434 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 637 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
Henderson South School
Contributing · roll 271 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Swanson School
Full Primary · roll 530 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Summerland Primary
Contributing · roll 606 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Waitakere S D A School
Full Primary · roll 67 · 4.3 km away
Rānui Primary School
Contributing · roll 393 · decile 2 · 4.4 km away
TKKM o Hoani Waititi
Composite · roll 240 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
Teen Parent Unit · 4.6 km away
Sunnyvale School
Contributing · roll 470 · decile 3 · 5.0 km away
Explore Henderson Valley
Things to do(4)
Waitākere Tramline
Fairy Falls, Waitakere Regional Park
Arataki Taekwondo Club
Henderson Valley Green
Parks & green spaces(2)
Fairy Falls, Waitakere Regional Park
Henderson Valley Green
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Henderson Valley
Places to eat & drink(3)
Babich Wines
Pukeko Cafe & Function Centre
Ben's Big Deck
Tradies & Services in Henderson Valley
Tradies & services(7)
Boreham Plumbing
Country Kids
Effective Electrics Limited
Pristine Exteriors
Redmole plumbing & drainage
The Padded Cell
walmont limited
Shops in Henderson Valley
Shops(1)
Superb Herb
Beauty & Fitness in Henderson Valley
Beauty & fitness(4)
Arataki Taekwondo Club
Eden Of Ivy Nails & Spraytan
Exium Studio
Patterson Medical
Professional Services in Henderson Valley
Professional services(1)
Auckland Sweeping and Scrubbing
Stay in Henderson Valley
Places to stay(2)
Ōpanuku Campsite
Waitakere Resort & Spa
Henderson Valley Weather
Current conditions: 9.9°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.3 | 16.52 | 6.81 | 10.38 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.97 | 15.57 | 6.31 | 10.48 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.9 | 13.88 | 2.97 | 10.21 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.95 | 13.6 | 3.38 | 8.51 |
| 🍂 May | 16.32 | 11.31 | 5.43 | 7.81 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.9 | 10.06 | 3.8 | 7.35 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.9 | 8.69 | 5.1 | 7.31 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.9 | 7.77 | 3.07 | 8.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.54 | 10.33 | 4.58 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.72 | 10.92 | 4.38 | 10.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.14 | 12.15 | 3.19 | 11.26 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.98 | 14.66 | 4.28 | 11.41 |
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