- Est. Median Value
- $758K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 59/100
- Green Space
- 19%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~66 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Richmond Heights
Is Richmond Heights a good place to live?
Richmond Heights is home to roughly 2,403 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Richmond Heights scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 59/100 and 19% green space.
Schools: Richmond Heights has 11 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 $758K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Richmond Heights has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Richmond Heights 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
- Safety59
- Amenities42
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability50
- Green space64
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $758K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $99K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.2%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Richmond Heights
Schools in zone for Richmond Heights
Children living in Richmond Heights have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Tauhara College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 711 · decile 6
Taupo Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 504 · decile 4
Waipahihi School
Contributing · roll 344 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Richmond Heights. 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 Richmond Heights that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Hilltop School
Full Primary · roll 561 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
Lake Taupo Christian School
Composite · roll 137 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Tauhara School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 3 · 2.9 km away
Taupo School
Contributing · roll 447 · decile 5 · 3.5 km away
Mountview School
Full Primary · roll 309 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1204 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
Composite · roll 190 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Full Primary · roll 228 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away
Explore Richmond Heights
Things to do(1)
BFT Taupo
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Great Lake Medical
Eat & Drink in Richmond Heights
Places to eat & drink(4)
Lucky Lizard
Kafi - Kokomea
Fishy Business
Lucky Lizard Tavern Bar and Grill
Tradies & Services in Richmond Heights
Tradies & services(8)
BFT Taupo
Central Stump Grinding
Dingo Services
Frosty detailing limited
House Wash Central
School's Out Waipahihi
Simon Sparkes Builder
Vencon - Builder Taupo
Shops in Richmond Heights
Shops(1)
Woolworths
Beauty & Fitness in Richmond Heights
Beauty & fitness(7)
Beauty By Eva
BFT Taupo
Lovebrows Inc
Mane Attraction
Silver Scissors Salon
The Skin Studio Taupo
Tracey's Magical Nail Salon
Richmond Heights Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.72 | 13.66 | 5.38 | 9.83 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.47 | 13.37 | 4.28 | 9.98 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.71 | 10.49 | 3.02 | 9.94 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.26 | 10 | 2.11 | 8.11 |
| 🍂 May | 12.95 | 7.45 | 3.46 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.47 | 6 | 2.42 | 6.81 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.21 | 4.62 | 2.9 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.54 | 3.76 | 2.43 | 7.87 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.14 | 6.22 | 4.24 | 9.03 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.17 | 7.66 | 3.13 | 9.9 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.09 | 9.78 | 3.84 | 10.61 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.52 | 12.81 | 3.76 | 10.72 |
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