- Est. Median Value
- $543K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 41%
- Current Weather
- 3.4°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Hinds
Is Hinds a good place to live?
Hinds is home to roughly 1,467 people across 153.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hinds scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 41% green space.
Schools: Hinds has 8 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 $543K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Hinds has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hinds 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
- Safety61
- Amenities12
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability69
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $543K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $90K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -5.4%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Hinds?
- Children living in Hinds are in zone for Villa Maria College, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Hinds School, Ashburton College, Geraldine High School, St Joseph's School (Ashburton), Craighead Diocesan School, Ashburton Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Hinds?
- 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 Hinds?
- The postcode for Hinds is 7773.
- What is the population of Hinds?
- Hinds has 1,467 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Hinds?
- The estimated median property value in Hinds is $543K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Hinds?
- Hinds is in Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Hinds a good place to live?
- Hinds scores 58/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Hinds
Schools in zone for Hinds
Children living in Hinds have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Hinds School
Full Primary · roll 161 · decile 8
Ashburton College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1411 · decile 6
Geraldine High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 613 · decile 8
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Full Primary · roll 242 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Ashburton Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 262 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Hinds. 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.
Explore Hinds
Things to do(1)
Wembleybrook Sport Horses
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Hinds
Places to eat & drink(1)
Hinds Wayside Inn
Tradies & Services in Hinds
Tradies & services(4)
Bailey Electrical Ashburton
Busch Joinery Ltd
Hinds Mechanical
L & S Contracting Ltd
Beauty & Fitness in Hinds
Beauty & fitness(1)
Wembleybrook Sport Horses
Hinds Weather
Current conditions: 3.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.34 | 11.88 | 74.83 | 11.11 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.47 | 11.49 | 91.07 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.45 | 9.8 | 70.1 | 8.57 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.37 | 7.6 | 61.6 | 7.84 |
| 🍂 May | 14.12 | 5.49 | 51.2 | 6.35 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.25 | 2.79 | 65.23 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.29 | 2.13 | 182.37 | 5.67 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.34 | 2.34 | 66.33 | 7.36 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.97 | 4.83 | 65.73 | 8.43 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.35 | 5.82 | 85.53 | 9.34 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.29 | 8.66 | 89.87 | 10.01 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.58 | 11.1 | 89.03 | 9.66 |
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