- Est. Median Value
- $840K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 67/100
- Green Space
- 43%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~58 crimes/1k/yr
light rain
Living in Silverstream
Silverstream sits at the southern entrance to Upper Hutt, around 28 km from Wellington where the valley narrows and the Hutt River runs close to the hills, and it carries an institutional weight out of all proportion to its size. St Patrick's College Silverstream, the famous Catholic boys' boarding school, has trained first fifteens and first ministers on its grand grounds since 1931, and the Royal Wellington Golf Club next door at Heretaunga holds the rare royal warrant and the region's most manicured fairways. Around 5,000 people live between these establishments, entirely unbothered by the company.
The suburb itself is leafy, established and river-adjacent, with the kind of mature-tree streetscape that takes 80 years and cannot be retrofitted. The Hutt River trail runs the western edge for the walks and rides, and the hills rise directly behind for the green framing.
The practical kit is classic Hutt Valley: Silverstream's own railway station delivers Wellington in around 40 minutes, the local shops handle the basics, and Upper Hutt's centre sits five minutes north.
Silverstream School covers the local primary years alongside the famous college. Silverstream is the valley at its most settled: rugby on the school fields, royalty on the scorecard, river alongside. Some suburbs chase character. This one inherited it.
Is Silverstream a good place to live?
Silverstream is home to roughly 3,516 people across 3.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Silverstream scores 73 out of 100, with a safety score of 67/100 and 43% green space.
Schools: Silverstream has 20 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 $840K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Silverstream has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Silverstream 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
- Safety67
- Amenities88
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability45
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport70
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $840K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $134K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.4%
- 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
- Where is Silverstream?
- Silverstream is at the southern end of Upper Hutt, around 28 km from Wellington, between the Hutt River and the eastern hills, with Heretaunga and Trentham just north.
- What is St Patrick's College Silverstream?
- St Patrick's College Silverstream is a Catholic boys' boarding and day school established in 1931, among New Zealand's best-known traditional schools, with extensive grounds in the suburb's heart.
- What is the Royal Wellington Golf Club?
- The Royal Wellington Golf Club at Heretaunga, beside Silverstream, is one of only a handful of clubs worldwide holding a royal designation, with a championship course that has hosted international events.
- What schools are in Silverstream?
- Silverstream School is the local state primary, with St Patrick's College Silverstream covering Catholic secondary boys and Upper Hutt's colleges nearby for other students.
- How do I get from Wellington to Silverstream?
- The Hutt Valley Line train reaches Silverstream station in around 40 minutes. By car, around 30 minutes via SH2.
- Which schools are in zone for Silverstream?
- Children living in Silverstream are in zone for St Oran's College, Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham), Silverstream School, 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 Silverstream?
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Silverstream
Schools in zone for Silverstream
Children living in Silverstream have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)
Intermediate · roll 325 · decile 7
Silverstream School
Contributing · roll 471 · decile 9
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Silverstream. 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 Silverstream that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 755 · 0.5 km away
Silverstream Christian School
Composite · roll 29 · decile 10 · 0.6 km away
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.9 km away
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Full Primary · roll 271 · decile 8 · 1.3 km away
Pinehaven School
Contributing · roll 176 · decile 10 · 1.6 km away
Upper Hutt College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1133 · decile 5 · 2.9 km away
Trentham School
Contributing · roll 350 · decile 5 · 2.9 km away
Titiro Whakamua
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 3.3 km away
Heretaunga College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 883 · decile 6 · 3.6 km away
Tawhai School
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 5 · 3.9 km away
Tui Glen School
Full Primary · roll 171 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Maidstone Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 555 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Upper Hutt School
Contributing · roll 429 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Fraser Crescent School
Contributing · roll 281 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Koraunui School
Contributing · roll 174 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 547 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Explore Silverstream
Things to do(8)
The Exercise Studio
GKR Karate
Willow Park
Ecclesfield Reserve
Wi Tako Ngatata Scenic Reserve
Tash Town Training
Silverstream Bowling Club
Silverstream Park
Parks & green spaces(4)
Willow Park
Ecclesfield Reserve
Wi Tako Ngatata Scenic Reserve
Silverstream Park
Healthcare(1)
The Doctors
Eat & Drink in Silverstream
Places to eat & drink(8)
Charltons Silverstream
Bell House
Aroma India
The Baker's Whisk
Moolay Bar
Trentham Pie Shop
Aroma India Silverstream
Silverstream Bakery
Tradies & Services in Silverstream
Tradies & services(9)
Auto Tune Services Ltd
Beban's Glass
DV Electrical
L J Plumbing and Gas
Marlborough Street Childcare Centre
Raceway Total Panel Repairs
Roil Contracting Limited
Trentham Mechanical & Tyres
Upper Hutt Automotive & Diesel 2006 Limited
Shops in Silverstream
Shops(3)
Arrow Uniforms Head Office - Wellington
New World Silverstream
Vivo Bodywear
Beauty & Fitness in Silverstream
Beauty & fitness(13)
Dye Pretty Hair Styling
Fruition Beauty
GKR Karate
Liberté Salon & Spa
Nyx Hair Design
Promises Hair Design
Shady Lady Barber
Shakira Khan
Silverstream Bowling Club
Tash Town Training
The Beauty Lounge
The Exercise Studio
Trentham Barber
Professional Services in Silverstream
Professional services(4)
Howie
Migrate New Zealand Limited
MJM Finance
Tracey D'Arcy-Wright Photographer
Stay in Silverstream
Places to stay(1)
Tiwai Waka Retreat
Silverstream Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, light rain
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.05 | 14.18 | 2.67 | 10.89 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20 | 13.83 | 4.02 | 10.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.87 | 11.66 | 3.71 | 9.84 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.01 | 10.75 | 4.84 | 7.71 |
| 🍂 May | 14.63 | 8.65 | 4.75 | 6.79 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.29 | 7.13 | 2.65 | 6.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.99 | 6.32 | 3.99 | 6.04 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.67 | 5.81 | 4.96 | 7.34 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.83 | 8.17 | 5.1 | 8.37 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.07 | 8.75 | 4.9 | 9.78 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.68 | 10.39 | 3.89 | 10.44 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19 | 13.06 | 4.1 | 9.95 |
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