- Est. Median Value
- $679K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 44/100
- Green Space
- 86%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~81 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Matiu / Somes Island
Is Matiu / Somes Island a good place to live?
Matiu / Somes Island is home to roughly 2,571 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Matiu / Somes Island scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 44/100 and 86% green space.
Schools: Matiu / Somes Island has 12 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 $679K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Matiu / Somes 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
- Safety44
- Amenities10
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability55
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $679K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $115K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.3%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Matiu / Somes Island
Schools in zone for Matiu / Somes Island
Children living in Matiu / Somes Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary · roll 260 · decile 5
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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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 Matiu / Somes Island 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 · 3.9 km away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Wellesley College
Full Primary · roll 231 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Wilford School
Full Primary · roll 204 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Korokoro School
Full Primary · roll 191 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Randwick School
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 4.6 km away
Muritai School
Full Primary · roll 328 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Composite · roll 415 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
Bellevue School (Newlands)
Contributing · roll 231 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Tradies & Services in Matiu / Somes Island
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Tea Pea Home
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Matiu / Somes Island Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.06 | 14.6 | 2.29 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.03 | 14.54 | 3.39 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.97 | 12.31 | 2.94 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.95 | 11.32 | 4.57 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 14.7 | 9.44 | 4.32 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.37 | 7.98 | 2.57 | 6.48 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.13 | 7.2 | 3.42 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.74 | 6.76 | 3.99 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.88 | 8.82 | 4.05 | 8.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.97 | 9.45 | 3.86 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.44 | 11.01 | 3.03 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.8 | 13.39 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
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