- Est. Median Value
- $1.02M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $425/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 91%
- Current Weather
- 2.6°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~48 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Moonshine Valley
Is Moonshine Valley a good place to live?
Moonshine Valley is home to roughly 228 people across 94.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Moonshine Valley scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 91% green space.
Schools: Moonshine Valley has 2 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 $1.02M, and weekly rent typically sits around $425.
Lifestyle: Moonshine Valley has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Moonshine Valley 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
- Safety77
- Amenities10
- Schools83
- Housing Affordability37
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.02M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $425/wk
- Median HH Income
- $106K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.1%
- 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 Moonshine Valley?
- Children living in Moonshine Valley are in zone for 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 Moonshine Valley?
- 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 Moonshine Valley?
- The postcode for Moonshine Valley is 5032.
- What is the population of Moonshine Valley?
- Moonshine Valley has 228 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Moonshine Valley?
- The estimated median property value in Moonshine Valley is $1M. Median weekly rent is $425/week.
- Where is Moonshine Valley?
- Moonshine Valley is in Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Moonshine Valley a good place to live?
- Moonshine Valley scores 58/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Moonshine Valley
Schools in zone for Moonshine Valley
Children living in Moonshine Valley 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
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 Moonshine Valley. 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 Moonshine Valley
Things to do(3)
Castle Hill Equine
Kapi Mana Motocross Track
Keith George Memorial Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Keith George Memorial Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Shops in Moonshine Valley
Shops(1)
Elemental Coffee NZ
Beauty & Fitness in Moonshine Valley
Beauty & fitness(2)
Castle Hill Equine
Kapi Mana Motocross Track
Stay in Moonshine Valley
Places to stay(1)
Woodhigh Forest Farmstay Homestay
Moonshine Valley Weather
Current conditions: 2.6°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.52 | 13.36 | 2.62 | 11.03 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.3 | 13.23 | 4.66 | 10.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.07 | 10.71 | 4.35 | 9.81 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.3 | 10.02 | 6.14 | 7.78 |
| 🍂 May | 13.93 | 7.99 | 5.34 | 6.85 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.56 | 6.53 | 3.06 | 6.43 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.23 | 5.65 | 3.94 | 5.98 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.8 | 5.45 | 6.7 | 7.18 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.95 | 7.34 | 5.31 | 8.51 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.22 | 8.11 | 5.16 | 9.96 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.81 | 9.61 | 4.21 | 10.62 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.14 | 12.23 | 4.05 | 10.16 |
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