- Est. Median Value
- $1.08M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 53/100
- Green Space
- 66%
- Current Weather
- 6.8ยฐC
- Median Age
- 28 yrs
~72 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Highbury
Is Highbury a good place to live?
Highbury is home to roughly 443 people across 0.3 kmยฒ. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Highbury scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 53/100 and 66% green space.
Schools: Highbury has 45 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 $1.08M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.8ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Highbury is right for you depends on what youโre looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety53
- Amenities10
- Schools94
- Housing Affordability35
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.08M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $109K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.8%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ 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
- Which schools are in zone for Highbury?
- Children living in Highbury are in zone for St Oran's College, Wellington Girls' College, Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre, Wellington College, Kelburn Normal School, Hutt International Boys' School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Highbury?
- 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.
- What is the postcode for Highbury?
- The postcode for Highbury is 6021.
- What is the population of Highbury?
- Highbury has 443 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Highbury?
- The estimated median property value in Highbury is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $550/week.
- Where is Highbury?
- Highbury is in Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Highbury a good place to live?
- Highbury scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Highbury
Schools in zone for Highbury
Children living in Highbury have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 504 ยท decile 10
Wellington Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1427 ยท decile 8
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1639 ยท decile 9
Wellington College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1941 ยท decile 10
Kelburn Normal School
Full Primary ยท roll 270 ยท decile 10
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 653 ยท decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Highbury. 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 โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Highbury that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Aro School
Full Primary ยท roll 210 ยท decile 4 ยท 1.1 km away
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Composite ยท roll 394 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.4 km away
Northland School
Full Primary ยท roll 214 ยท decile 7 ยท 1.4 km away
Karori Normal School
Full Primary ยท roll 590 ยท decile 9 ยท 1.5 km away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Full Primary ยท roll 368 ยท decile 8 ยท 1.7 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Full Primary ยท roll 71 ยท decile 8 ยท 1.8 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Full Primary ยท roll 287 ยท decile 6 ยท 2.0 km away
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Full Primary ยท roll 125 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.0 km away
Altum Academy
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท 2.0 km away
Central Regional Health School
Specialist School ยท roll 23 ยท 2.1 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Full Primary ยท roll 136 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.3 km away
Clyde Quay School
Full Primary ยท roll 213 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.4 km away
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 562 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.5 km away
Wellington East Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1014 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.6 km away
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Full Primary ยท roll 214 ยท decile 9 ยท 2.6 km away
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Full Primary ยท roll 228 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.6 km away
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Correspondence School ยท roll 8517 ยท 2.7 km away
Newtown School
Contributing ยท roll 310 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.8 km away
ลtari School
Full Primary ยท roll 193 ยท decile 9 ยท 2.8 km away
Karori West Normal School
Full Primary ยท roll 431 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.9 km away
Thorndon School
Full Primary ยท roll 270 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.9 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary ยท roll 215 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.0 km away
Queen Margaret College
Composite ยท roll 755 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.1 km away
Berhampore School
Contributing ยท roll 264 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.4 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 335 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.4 km away
Wadestown School
Full Primary ยท roll 243 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.5 km away
Kilbirnie School
Contributing ยท roll 204 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.6 km away
Crofton Downs Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 154 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.8 km away
Hataitai School
Full Primary ยท roll 214 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.8 km away
Roseneath School
Full Primary ยท roll 73 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.9 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 725 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.0 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 208 ยท decile 6 ยท 4.1 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary ยท roll 128 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.1 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 337 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.2 km away
Lyall Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 275 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.7 km away
Te Ara
Activity Centre ยท 4.7 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 719 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.9 km away
Island Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 324 ยท decile 10 ยท 5.0 km away
Owhiro Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 82 ยท decile 9 ยท 5.0 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling
- Wednesday
Glass crate and mixed recycling alternate fortnightly on recycling day. Check WCCโs tool to see which stream is out this week.
Rubbish
Council rubbish bags or wheelie bin. Put out every Wednesday.
Glass crate
45L crate for glass bottles and jars. Collected fortnightly on Wednesday.
Mixed recycling
Council recycling bag or bin for paper, cardboard, cans, and plastic. Collected fortnightly on Wednesday, alternating with glass.
Collection data sourced from Wellington City Council. Recycling day from WCCโs public GIS layer (last updated August 2022).
Professional Services in Highbury
Professional services(2)
Arben Consulting
Malcolm Pacific Immigration Wellington
Highbury Weather
Current conditions: 6.8ยฐC, clear sky
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 20 | 15.02 | 42.07 | 11.97 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 19.31 | 15.04 | 128.47 | 9.93 |
| ๐ Mar | 17.74 | 13.38 | 70.07 | 9.72 |
| ๐ Apr | 16.68 | 12.32 | 88.2 | 8.34 |
| ๐ May | 14.89 | 10.91 | 95.63 | 6.93 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 13.22 | 9.4 | 96.4 | 6.33 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 12.15 | 8.23 | 125.3 | 5.76 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 12.01 | 8.43 | 124.47 | 7.27 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 13.4 | 9.48 | 82.37 | 8.3 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 14.32 | 10.02 | 73.07 | 9.69 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 16.46 | 12.02 | 69.9 | 11.08 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 18.11 | 13.67 | 78.47 | 10.88 |
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