- Est. Median Value
- $1.30M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Safety Score
- 51/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 15.2°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~74 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Herald Island
Is Herald Island a good place to live?
Herald Island is home to roughly 3,567 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Herald Island scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 51/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Herald Island 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 $1.30M, and weekly rent typically sits around $600.
Lifestyle: Herald Island has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 15.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Herald Island 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
- Safety51
- Amenities14
- Schools74
- Housing Affordability29
- Green space53
- Community100
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.30M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Median HH Income
- $172K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.9%
- 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 Herald Island
Schools in zone for Herald Island
Children living in Herald Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whenuapai School
Full Primary · roll 668 · decile 9
St Paul's School (Massey)
Contributing · roll 440 · decile 4
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1057 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Herald Island. 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 Herald Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Greenhithe School
Contributing · roll 458 · decile 10 · 1.6 km away
Hobsonville Point Primary School
Full Primary · roll 677 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
Ridgeview School
Contributing · roll 49 · decile 9 · 2.7 km away
Scott Point School
Full Primary · roll 885 · 2.8 km away
Upper Harbour Primary School
Contributing · roll 348 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
Beach Haven School
Contributing · roll 416 · decile 4 · 3.4 km away
Hobsonville School
Full Primary · roll 477 · decile 7 · 3.6 km away
Birkdale North School
Contributing · roll 142 · decile 5 · 4.2 km away
Birkdale Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 229 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Bayview School
Contributing · roll 382 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
Marina View School
Full Primary · roll 562 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Albany Junior High School
Secondary (Year 7-10) · roll 1127 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Birkenhead College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 489 · decile 6 · 4.5 km away
Vanguard Military School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 169 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Birkdale Primary School
Contributing · roll 190 · decile 5 · 4.7 km away
Kauri Park School
Contributing · roll 352 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Timatanga Community School
Full Primary · roll 21 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Kristin School
Composite · roll 1745 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Windy Ridge School
Contributing · roll 196 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Westminster Christian School
Full Primary · roll 359 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away
Explore Herald Island
Things to do(6)
Old Post Office Museum
Herald Island Domain
Christmas Beach
Shotokan Karate-Dō Upper Harbour Dojo
JKS Karate Club - Herald Island
Benji's Holistic Fitness
Parks & green spaces(2)
Herald Island Domain
Christmas Beach
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Herald Island
Places to eat & drink(1)
Zitas Coffee & Bites
Beauty & Fitness in Herald Island
Beauty & fitness(3)
Benji's Holistic Fitness
JKS Karate Club - Herald Island
Shotokan Karate-Dō Upper Harbour Dojo
Herald Island Weather
Current conditions: 15.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.75 | 16.8 | 6.53 | 10.12 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.91 | 15.59 | 5.73 | 10.39 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.84 | 13.37 | 2.22 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.54 | 13.63 | 3.45 | 8.49 |
| 🍂 May | 16.85 | 10.93 | 4.53 | 7.69 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.39 | 9.76 | 3.52 | 7.31 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.43 | 8.29 | 3.81 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.56 | 6.91 | 2.5 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.18 | 9.87 | 3.35 | 9.38 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.49 | 10.85 | 4.05 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.45 | 12.04 | 3.35 | 11.03 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.33 | 14.96 | 4.01 | 11.35 |
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