- Est. Median Value
- $865K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 69/100
- Green Space
- 65%
- Current Weather
- 1.4°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~56 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Korokoro
Is Korokoro a good place to live?
Korokoro is home to roughly 1,515 people across 2.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Korokoro scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 69/100 and 65% green space.
Schools: Korokoro has 32 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 $865K, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: Korokoro has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 1.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Korokoro 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
- Safety69
- Amenities26
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $865K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $149K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.2%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Korokoro?
- Children living in Korokoro are in zone for Hutt Valley High School, St Oran's College, Korokoro School, Sacred Heart School (Petone), 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 Korokoro?
- 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 Korokoro?
- The postcode for Korokoro is 5012.
- What is the population of Korokoro?
- Korokoro has 1,515 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Korokoro?
- The estimated median property value in Korokoro is $865K. Median weekly rent is $550/week.
- Where is Korokoro?
- Korokoro is in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Korokoro a good place to live?
- Korokoro scores 61/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Korokoro
Schools in zone for Korokoro
Children living in Korokoro have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hutt Valley High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1999 · decile 8
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Korokoro School
Full Primary · roll 191 · decile 10
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 5
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 Korokoro. 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 Korokoro that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Petone Central School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 5 · 1.7 km away
Maungaraki School
Full Primary · roll 355 · decile 10 · 1.7 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Composite · roll 415 · decile 2 · 2.3 km away
Wilford School
Full Primary · roll 204 · decile 5 · 2.6 km away
Hutt Central School
Contributing · roll 262 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
Normandale School
Contributing · roll 129 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.9 km away
Bellevue School (Newlands)
Contributing · roll 231 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
Newlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 520 · 3.1 km away
Newlands College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1239 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Newlands School
Contributing · roll 294 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Paparangi School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 9 · 3.5 km away
Rewa Rewa School
Contributing · roll 135 · decile 9 · 3.5 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 439 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 835 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Randwick School
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Hutt Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 598 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Composite · roll 255 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Contributing · roll 581 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Composite · roll 280 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Churton Park School
Contributing · roll 304 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Johnsonville School
Contributing · roll 341 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary · roll 260 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
Wellington Hills Christian College
Composite · roll 167 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
St Bernard's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 684 · decile 6 · 4.8 km away
Gracefield School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 5 · 4.8 km away
St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
Full Primary · roll 286 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & glass crate
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 12 August
Check your exact collection days on the Hutt City Council website →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Glass crate
Glass bottles and jars. Blue crate collected every second Wednesday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Hutt City Council.
Explore Korokoro
Things to do(1)
The Fit Factory Personal Training
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 Korokoro
Places to eat & drink(1)
Parky's Bar
Tradies & Services in Korokoro
Tradies & services(7)
Adam Tulloch Electrical Limited
Best Build Construction
Korokoro Playcentre
meshcoatings
Rhino-Rack New Zealand
Trilect Wellington
Warner Fences & Gates Wellington
Shops in Korokoro
Shops(2)
Golden Pine Trading Ltd
James Henry Ltd
Beauty & Fitness in Korokoro
Beauty & fitness(3)
Hair Room
The Fit Factory Personal Training
Wahl New Zealand
Stay in Korokoro
Places to stay(1)
Korokoro Homestay
Korokoro Weather
Current conditions: 1.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.32 | 14.73 | 1.69 | 11.84 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.13 | 14.72 | 5.28 | 9.79 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.51 | 12.86 | 3.06 | 9.54 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.21 | 11.55 | 3.65 | 8.27 |
| 🍂 May | 15.17 | 10.02 | 4.05 | 6.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.42 | 8.5 | 3.92 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.34 | 7.52 | 4.85 | 5.7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.25 | 7.58 | 5.11 | 7.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.82 | 8.84 | 3.89 | 8.16 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.84 | 9.32 | 3.46 | 9.57 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.15 | 11.61 | 3.81 | 11.05 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.13 | 13.54 | 3.39 | 10.54 |
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