- Est. Median Value
- $863K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $510/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 77%
- Current Weather
- 11.1°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Hongoeka
Is Hongoeka a good place to live?
Hongoeka is home to roughly 2,106 people across 2.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hongoeka scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 77% green space.
Schools: Hongoeka has 9 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 $863K, and weekly rent typically sits around $510.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hongoeka 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety50
- Amenities41
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability44
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $863K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $510/wk
- Median HH Income
- $136K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.7%
- 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 Hongoeka?
- Children living in Hongoeka are in zone for Kāpiti College, Aotea College, St Oran's College, 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 Hongoeka?
- 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 Hongoeka?
- The postcode for Hongoeka is 5026.
- What is the population of Hongoeka?
- Hongoeka has 2,106 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Hongoeka?
- The estimated median property value in Hongoeka is $863K. Median weekly rent is $510/week.
- Where is Hongoeka?
- Hongoeka is in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Hongoeka a good place to live?
- Hongoeka scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Hongoeka
Schools in zone for Hongoeka
Children living in Hongoeka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kāpiti College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1403 · decile 8
Aotea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1375 · decile 5
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Hongoeka. 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 Hongoeka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Plimmerton School
Full Primary · roll 383 · decile 10 · 2.1 km away
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Contributing · roll 197 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Pukerua Bay School
Full Primary · roll 153 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
Paremata School
Full Primary · roll 306 · decile 9 · 5.0 km away
Hongoeka Weather
Current conditions: 11.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.96 | 15.04 | 2.11 | 11.41 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.96 | 15.07 | 2.88 | 10.68 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.92 | 12.71 | 2.23 | 10.17 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.13 | 11.8 | 4.48 | 7.93 |
| 🍂 May | 14.95 | 9.87 | 4.64 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.67 | 8.14 | 2.45 | 6.73 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.33 | 7.77 | 2.9 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.89 | 7.51 | 4.44 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.85 | 9.49 | 3.53 | 8.85 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.85 | 10.08 | 3.39 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.27 | 11.54 | 2.33 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.52 | 13.93 | 2.87 | 10.71 |
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