- Est. Median Value
- $954K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $530/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 30%
- Current Weather
- 4.4°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Melrose
Is Melrose a good place to live?
Melrose is home to roughly 1,239 people across 0.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Melrose scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 30% green space.
Schools: Melrose has 40 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 $954K, and weekly rent typically sits around $530.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Melrose 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
- Safety58
- Amenities10
- Schools87
- Housing Affordability39
- Green space99
- Community100
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $954K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $530/wk
- Median HH Income
- $153K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.6%
- 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 Melrose?
- Children living in Melrose are in zone for St Oran's College, Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre, Wellington East Girls' College, Evans Bay Intermediate, Lyall Bay 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 Melrose?
- 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 Melrose?
- The postcode for Melrose is 6023.
- What is the population of Melrose?
- Melrose has 1,239 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Melrose?
- The estimated median property value in Melrose is $954K. Median weekly rent is $530/week.
- Where is Melrose?
- Melrose is in Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Melrose a good place to live?
- Melrose scores 55/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Melrose
Schools in zone for Melrose
Children living in Melrose have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1639 · decile 9
Wellington East Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1014 · decile 8
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 7
Lyall Bay School
Contributing · roll 275 · decile 7
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 Melrose. 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 Melrose that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 208 · decile 6 · 0.8 km away
Houghton Valley School
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 7 · 1.0 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 5 · 1.0 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 4 · 1.1 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 335 · decile 5 · 1.1 km away
Berhampore School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 1.4 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 5 · 1.6 km away
Island Bay School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 1.7 km away
Newtown School
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 4 · 1.7 km away
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 1.8 km away
Kilbirnie School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 10 · 1.9 km away
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 9 · 2.3 km away
Scots College
Composite · roll 1171 · decile 10 · 2.4 km away
Wellington College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1941 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
Kahurangi School
Full Primary · roll 259 · decile 3 · 2.7 km away
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Full Primary · roll 175 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Full Primary · roll 136 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Full Primary · roll 368 · decile 8 · 2.8 km away
Miramar Central School
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
Owhiro Bay School
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Clyde Quay School
Full Primary · roll 213 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Hataitai School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Full Primary · roll 287 · decile 6 · 3.2 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Full Primary · roll 37 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Worser Bay School
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Composite · roll 175 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
Central Regional Health School
Specialist School · roll 23 · 3.7 km away
Miramar North School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
Te Aro School
Full Primary · roll 210 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Seatoun School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
Roseneath School
Full Primary · roll 73 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Full Primary · roll 71 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Full Primary · roll 270 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Friday (weekly)
- Recycling
- Friday
Glass crate and mixed recycling alternate fortnightly on recycling day. Check WCC’s tool to see which stream is out this week.
Rubbish
Council rubbish bags or wheelie bin. Put out every Friday.
Glass crate
45L crate for glass bottles and jars. Collected fortnightly on Friday.
Mixed recycling
Council recycling bag or bin for paper, cardboard, cans, and plastic. Collected fortnightly on Friday, alternating with glass.
Collection data sourced from Wellington City Council. Recycling day from WCC’s public GIS layer (last updated August 2022).
Professional Services in Melrose
Professional services(1)
Sisson Inquisition Media
Melrose Weather
Current conditions: 4.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.77 | 14.77 | 1.73 | 11.39 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.31 | 14.9 | 2.25 | 10.85 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.48 | 12.82 | 1.69 | 10.1 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.28 | 11.94 | 4.03 | 7.91 |
| 🍂 May | 14.24 | 10.21 | 3.52 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.88 | 8.87 | 2.74 | 6.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.78 | 7.84 | 2.69 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.43 | 7.64 | 2.63 | 7.74 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.39 | 9.39 | 2.88 | 8.65 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.3 | 9.96 | 2.72 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.64 | 11.36 | 1.67 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.77 | 13.4 | 2.47 | 10.94 |
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