- Est. Median Value
- $525K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $440/wk
- Safety Score
- 13/100
- Green Space
- 51%
- Current Weather
- 4.7°C
- Median Age
- 32 yrs
~112 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Selwyn Heights
Is Selwyn Heights a good place to live?
Selwyn Heights is home to roughly 1,113 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Selwyn Heights scores 38 out of 100, with a safety score of 13/100 and 51% green space.
Schools: Selwyn Heights has 25 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 $525K, and weekly rent typically sits around $440.
Lifestyle: Selwyn Heights has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Selwyn 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
- Safety13
- Amenities14
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $525K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $440/wk
- Median HH Income
- $86K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.9%
- 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 Selwyn Heights
Schools in zone for Selwyn Heights
Children living in Selwyn Heights have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Western Heights High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1229 · decile 4
Rotorua Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1176 · decile 3
Rotorua Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 662
John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1103 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Selwyn 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 Selwyn Heights that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Specialist School · roll 112 · decile 2 · 0.6 km away
Selwyn School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 2 · 0.7 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 257 · decile 2 · 0.8 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Composite · roll 377 · decile 3 · 1.4 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 94 · decile 4 · 1.4 km away
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 419 · decile 1 · 1.4 km away
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 86 · decile 1 · 1.7 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 97 · decile 2 · 1.8 km away
Kawaha Point School
Contributing · roll 229 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.1 km away
Sunset Primary School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 2.3 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Composite · roll 92 · decile 1 · 2.3 km away
Rotorua School
Full Primary · roll 380 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
Malfroy School
Contributing · roll 286 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
Westbrook School
Contributing · roll 473 · decile 4 · 3.5 km away
Rotorua Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 659 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 455 · decile 6 · 4.1 km away
Glenholme School
Contributing · roll 316 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Ngongotaha School
Contributing · roll 385 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7 · 5.0 km away
Eat & Drink in Selwyn Heights
Places to eat & drink(3)
Selwyn Tavern
Bula Takeaways Rotorua
Daily Dose Bakery
Tradies & Services in Selwyn Heights
Tradies & services(2)
A.N. Arborist
Big_Al's Lawn Mowing & Garden Maintenance
Shops in Selwyn Heights
Shops(1)
Four Square Selwyn Heights
Selwyn Heights Weather
Current conditions: 4.7°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.05 | 13.71 | 6.91 | 9.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.3 | 13.4 | 5.42 | 9.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.89 | 10.3 | 2.27 | 9.75 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17 | 10.19 | 2.88 | 7.76 |
| 🍂 May | 13.68 | 7.21 | 6.54 | 6.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.25 | 6.26 | 4.55 | 6.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.32 | 4.46 | 3.05 | 6.47 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.76 | 3.41 | 1.95 | 7.3 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.2 | 6.32 | 4.38 | 8.44 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.17 | 7.93 | 3.77 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.17 | 9.61 | 3.1 | 10.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.19 | 12.7 | 4.2 | 10.36 |
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