- Est. Median Value
- $1.51M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Safety Score
- 57/100
- Green Space
- 79%
- Current Weather
- 14.7°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~69 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Riverhead
Is Riverhead a good place to live?
Riverhead is home to roughly 4,527 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Riverhead scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 57/100 and 79% green space.
Schools: Riverhead has 5 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 $1.51M, and weekly rent typically sits around $600.
Lifestyle: Riverhead has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 14.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Riverhead 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
- Safety57
- Amenities100
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability25
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.51M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Median HH Income
- $158K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +30.6%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Riverhead
Schools in zone for Riverhead
Children living in Riverhead have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kaipara College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 734 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
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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 Riverhead that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Riverhead School
Full Primary · roll 466 · decile 9 · 1.5 km away
Hare Krishna School
Composite · roll 212 · decile 5 · 3.4 km away
Ridgeview School
Contributing · roll 49 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Coatesville School
Contributing · roll 250 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Explore Riverhead
Things to do(11)
GKR Karate
Freds Farm Park
Riverhead Bowling Club
Riverhead Athletics
Murray Jones Reserve
Riverhead War Memorial Park
Burnside Equestrian Centre
Kumeu Rugby Football and Sports Club
Wilson Horse Float Rentals NZ
NZDA - North Auckland Deerstalkers
World Challenge Tag Paintball
Parks & green spaces(3)
Freds Farm Park
Murray Jones Reserve
Riverhead War Memorial Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Riverhead
Places to eat & drink(12)
Hallertau Brewbar and Restaurant
The Beekeepers Wife
Portage
The Magic Bean
Lulus Espresso Airstream Trailer
Miss Riverhead Cafe
Robert Harris Albany Whitcoulls
Smoosh Face
The Riverhead
Hallertau Brewery
The Landing
Riverhead Tavern
Tradies & Services in Riverhead
Tradies & services(15)
B&D Upholstery
Choppers Auto Body Shop
Five Forty Customs
Garage On Wheels
Happy Hearts Early Learning Centre
Jim's Car Detailing Riverhead
Jurlina Builders
Onsite Solutions
Oxen
Parris & Williams Building Contractors
Parris Builds
Power Extract | Kitchen Exhaust and Range Hood Cleaning
sKids Riverhead
Vine Electrical Limited
Virtuoso Landscape Design
Shops in Riverhead
Shops(7)
Butternutbaby
Ne Landscape Design
Peak Access
Riverhead Fine Wines
Riverhead Mini Market
Selah Homes
Studio Black
Beauty & Fitness in Riverhead
Beauty & fitness(10)
All Class Lash and Beauty
Burnside Equestrian Centre
GKR Karate
Kumeu Rugby Football and Sports Club
Nails by Holly
NZDA - North Auckland Deerstalkers
Riverhead Athletics
Riverhead Bowling Club
Wilson Horse Float Rentals NZ
World Challenge Tag Paintball
Professional Services in Riverhead
Professional services(3)
Casey J. Pena
Exemplar Mortgages
Riverhead Photography
Riverhead Weather
Current conditions: 14.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.77 | 16.26 | 6.28 | 10.16 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.76 | 15.01 | 5.71 | 10.33 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.65 | 12.74 | 2.5 | 10.12 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.47 | 13.23 | 3.41 | 8.45 |
| 🍂 May | 16.85 | 10.51 | 4.64 | 7.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.34 | 9.4 | 3.61 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.34 | 8.26 | 4.77 | 7.3 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.43 | 7.04 | 2.79 | 8.27 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.07 | 9.82 | 3.87 | 9.32 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.28 | 10.67 | 3.99 | 10.11 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.74 | 11.83 | 3.18 | 11.18 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.63 | 14.5 | 4.22 | 11.2 |
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