- Est. Median Value
- $714K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 30%
- Current Weather
- 14.4°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Riverlea
Is Riverlea a good place to live?
Riverlea is home to roughly 2,679 people across 1.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Riverlea scores 60 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 30% green space.
Schools: Riverlea has 27 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 $714K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Riverlea has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 14.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Riverlea 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
- Safety60
- Amenities78
- Schools78
- Housing Affordability53
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $714K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $102K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.5%
- 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 Riverlea?
- Children living in Riverlea are in zone for Hillcrest High School, Berkley Normal Middle School, Hillcrest Normal School, Marian Catholic School (Hamilton). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Riverlea?
- 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 Riverlea?
- The postcode for Riverlea is 3216.
- What is the population of Riverlea?
- Riverlea has 2,679 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Riverlea?
- The estimated median property value in Riverlea is $714K. Median weekly rent is $500/week.
- Where is Riverlea?
- Riverlea is in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Riverlea a good place to live?
- Riverlea scores 60/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Riverlea
Schools in zone for Riverlea
Children living in Riverlea have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hillcrest High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1848 · decile 7
Berkley Normal Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · roll 775 · decile 8
Hillcrest Normal School
Contributing · roll 609 · decile 8
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Full Primary · roll 613 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Riverlea. 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 Riverlea that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Full Primary · roll 120 · decile 6 · 1.3 km away
Silverdale Normal School
Contributing · roll 366 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 969 · decile 7 · 2.2 km away
Waikato Montessori Education Centre
Full Primary · roll 56 · 2.3 km away
Knighton Normal School
Contributing · roll 649 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea
Full Primary · roll 96 · decile 5 · 2.4 km away
Glenview School (Hamilton)
Contributing · roll 407 · decile 4 · 3.1 km away
Tamahere Model Country School
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 938 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
Patricia Avenue School
Specialist School · roll 211 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)
Full Primary · roll 267 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
Peachgrove Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 511 · decile 5 · 3.6 km away
Melville Primary School
Contributing · roll 253 · decile 2 · 3.7 km away
Hamilton Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2302 · decile 7 · 3.8 km away
Mangakōtukutuku College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 782 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Hamilton West School
Full Primary · roll 686 · decile 5 · 3.9 km away
Hamilton East School
Contributing · roll 502 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
Tai Wananga
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 175 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Deanwell School
Contributing · roll 380 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Southwell School
Full Primary · roll 646 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1828 · decile 6 · 4.8 km away
Newstead Model School
Contributing · roll 147 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4 · 5.0 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & glass crate
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 10 August
Find your collection days on the Hamilton City Council website →
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.
Food scraps bin
Food and kitchen scraps. Green bin collected every Monday.
Collection data sourced from Hamilton City Council.
Explore Riverlea
Things to do(7)
The Magical Garden
Jansen Park
Hillcrest Park
Humarie Park
Hammond Park
Te Whenua Taapui Ahurea O Tamahere
Directions Dance Academy
Parks & green spaces(5)
Jansen Park
Hillcrest Park
Humarie Park
Hammond Park
Te Whenua Taapui Ahurea O Tamahere
Healthcare(2)
Hillcrest Healthcare Pharmacy
Hillcrest Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Riverlea
Places to eat & drink(3)
Hillcrest Haven Bar & Eatery
Just Food
Hillcrest Bakery & Cafe
Tradies & Services in Riverlea
Tradies & services(10)
Concept Kitchens & Bathrooms
Dave Metcalfe Panelbeaters
Energy and Instrumentation
Goodyear
Hillcrest Auto Services
Mats Detailing
PFS Engineering
Riverlea Panel & Paint
Smart Auto Clinic
Spartan Construction
Shops in Riverlea
Shops(8)
Acorn ITM
Bendon Lingerie
Bendon Outlet Riverlea
ITM
La Cave
Sableux Clothing Designs
Waikato Bedding
Waikato Ready Mix Concrete
Beauty & Fitness in Riverlea
Beauty & fitness(2)
Directions Dance Academy
The Magical Garden
Professional Services in Riverlea
Professional services(2)
Dart Concrete Tanks
McKenzie Financial Planning - Move My Pension
Riverlea Weather
Current conditions: 14.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.58 | 15.59 | 7.25 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.24 | 14.42 | 4.61 | 10.34 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.59 | 11.34 | 2.49 | 9.9 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.45 | 11.57 | 3.14 | 8.44 |
| 🍂 May | 16.43 | 8.75 | 4.56 | 7.46 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.1 | 7.4 | 3.32 | 7.16 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.9 | 6.04 | 3.1 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.16 | 5.1 | 2.53 | 8.08 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.34 | 8.14 | 3.86 | 9.17 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.84 | 9.43 | 3.24 | 10.24 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.61 | 11.31 | 3.91 | 10.41 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.67 | 14.06 | 4.61 | 10.63 |
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