- Est. Median Value
- $904K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 64/100
- Green Space
- 66%
- Current Weather
- 2.8ยฐC
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~61 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Point Howard
Is Point Howard a good place to live?
Point Howard is home to roughly 335 people across 0.6 kmยฒ. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Point Howard scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 64/100 and 66% green space.
Schools: Point Howard has 29 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 $904K, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.8ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Point Howard is right for you depends on what youโre looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety64
- Amenities41
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability42
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $904K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $152K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ 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 Point Howard?
- Children living in Point Howard are in zone for Hutt Valley High School, St Oran's College, Muritai School, Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu), 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 Point Howard?
- 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 Point Howard?
- The postcode for Point Howard is 5010.
- What is the population of Point Howard?
- Point Howard has 335 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Point Howard?
- The estimated median property value in Point Howard is $904K. Median weekly rent is $550/week.
- Where is Point Howard?
- Point Howard is in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Point Howard a good place to live?
- Point Howard scores 62/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Point Howard
Schools in zone for Point Howard
Children living in Point Howard have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hutt Valley High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1999 ยท decile 8
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 504 ยท decile 10
Muritai School
Full Primary ยท roll 328 ยท decile 10
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary ยท roll 260 ยท decile 5
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 653 ยท decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Point Howard. 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 โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Point Howard that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 339 ยท decile 2 ยท 2.3 km away
Gracefield School
Contributing ยท roll 199 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.4 km away
Wainuiomata High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 717 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.5 km away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Contributing ยท roll 268 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.5 km away
Randwick School
Full Primary ยท roll 109 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.5 km away
St Claudine Thevenet School
Full Primary ยท roll 184 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.8 km away
Fernlea School
Contributing ยท roll 192 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.0 km away
Wellesley College
Full Primary ยท roll 231 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.0 km away
Arakura School
Contributing ยท roll 141 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.4 km away
Wilford School
Full Primary ยท roll 204 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.4 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Activity Centre ยท 3.4 km away
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Full Primary ยท roll 147 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.7 km away
Petone Central School
Full Primary ยท roll 186 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.8 km away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Full Primary ยท roll 148 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.8 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Mฤori o ngฤ Kลhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Composite ยท roll 415 ยท decile 2 ยท 4.1 km away
Hutt Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 598 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.1 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 835 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.2 km away
Waterloo School
Contributing ยท roll 507 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.3 km away
Hutt Central School
Contributing ยท roll 262 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.5 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary ยท roll 439 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.5 km away
St Bernard's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 684 ยท decile 6 ยท 4.7 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Composite ยท roll 255 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.7 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Contributing ยท roll 581 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.9 km away
Wainuiomata Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 235 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & glass crate
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 10 August
Check your exact collection days on the Hutt City Council website โ
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Glass crate
Glass bottles and jars. Blue crate collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Hutt City Council.
Point Howard Weather
Current conditions: 2.8ยฐC, few clouds
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 21.06 | 14.6 | 2.29 | 11.19 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 20.03 | 14.54 | 3.39 | 10.64 |
| ๐ Mar | 17.97 | 12.31 | 2.94 | 10.03 |
| ๐ Apr | 16.95 | 11.32 | 4.57 | 7.86 |
| ๐ May | 14.7 | 9.44 | 4.32 | 6.89 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 13.37 | 7.98 | 2.57 | 6.48 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 12.13 | 7.2 | 3.42 | 6.13 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 11.74 | 6.76 | 3.99 | 7.63 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 13.88 | 8.82 | 4.05 | 8.56 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 14.97 | 9.45 | 3.86 | 9.93 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 16.44 | 11.01 | 3.03 | 10.67 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 18.8 | 13.39 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
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