- Est. Median Value
- $538K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 47/100
- Green Space
- 26%
- Current Weather
- 8.7°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~78 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Solway
Is Solway a good place to live?
Solway is home to roughly 6,774 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Solway scores 66 out of 100, with a safety score of 47/100 and 26% green space.
Schools: Solway has 15 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 $538K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Solway has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 8.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Solway 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
- Safety47
- Amenities100
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability70
- Green space88
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $538K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +20.4%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Solway
Schools in zone for Solway
Children living in Solway have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Solway School
Contributing · roll 233 · decile 6
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Solway that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Solway College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 207 · decile 7 · 1.1 km away
Hadlow Preparatory School
Full Primary · roll 190 · decile 9 · 1.4 km away
Masterton Primary School
Contributing · roll 247 · decile 3 · 1.6 km away
Masterton Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 335 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
Wairarapa College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 955 · decile 3 · 2.4 km away
Chanel College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 346 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Douglas Park School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Contributing · roll 220 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 277 · decile 9 · 3.0 km away
Mākoura College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 357 · 3.4 km away
Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 3.4 km away
TKKM o Wairarapa
Composite · roll 160 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Fernridge School
Contributing · roll 196 · decile 6 · 3.7 km away
Lakeview School
Full Primary · roll 575 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
Explore Solway
Things to do(13)
Solway Dance
Strength Nation Masterton
Masterton Motorplex International Dragstrip
Tararua Forest Park
Millennium Reserve
South Park
Mindset Personal Training
New Zealand Ju-Jitsu Federation
The Jazz Dance and Drama Centre
Masterton Adult Riding Club
Super Good Enough
Skydive Wellington
Strength Nation New Zealand
Parks & green spaces(3)
Tararua Forest Park
Millennium Reserve
South Park
Healthcare(1)
The Self Heal Clinic Wellness Studio
Eat & Drink in Solway
Places to eat & drink(13)
Thai Master Chef
Derby Room
Hangar Brewing
Fusion Fresh Masterton
Crying Onion Takeaways
Southern bar
The Grill at Solway Park
The Coffee Ride Cafe
Breadcraft
Thai Master Chef Masterton
Solway Fish and Chips
Curry House Masterton
Streamline Espresso
Tradies & Services in Solway
Tradies & services(17)
Auto DriveLab
Bennetts Tyres and 4x4
Big B Home Services
Comag Wairarapa Limited
Commercial Fleet Service Wairarapa
Creative Brick and Block
Dinger Natural Stone
Get Waxed Car Grooming
Just Hems
Kahurangi Kindergarten
LM Building
Masterton Kitchens
Orizen Fleet Services
Ormond Engineering Ltd
Rayze Mechanical Engineering
Smith&Smith
Wairarapa Diesel Service
Shops in Solway
Shops(11)
CARTERS - Wairarapa
Carters Building Supplies
Four Square
GardenBarn
Higgins Concrete
High Street Plants
PlaceMakers Wairarapa
Solway Super Store and Takeaways
Solway Supermarket
St James Dairy
Tuatahi Racing Axes & Saws
Beauty & Fitness in Solway
Beauty & fitness(13)
Hair By Megan
Hair On Hillcrest
Masterton Adult Riding Club
Masterton Motorplex International Dragstrip
Mindset Personal Training
New Zealand Ju-Jitsu Federation
Skydive Wellington
Solway Dance
Strength Nation Masterton
Strength Nation New Zealand
Super Good Enough
The Hair Salon
The Jazz Dance and Drama Centre
Professional Services in Solway
Professional services(2)
BNI Masterton, Wairarapa, NZ
Fuzzbox Designs Ltd
Stay in Solway
Places to stay(7)
South Park Motel
Highwayman Motel
BK's Chardonnay Motor Lodge
Acorn Estate Motel Masterton
Gateway Motor Inn
Masterton Motor Lodge
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa
Solway Weather
Current conditions: 8.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.97 | 13.38 | 4.23 | 9.16 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.85 | 12.89 | 4.44 | 9.58 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.34 | 10.45 | 2.16 | 8.95 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.08 | 9.74 | 3.57 | 7.12 |
| 🍂 May | 15.16 | 7.36 | 3 | 6.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.34 | 6.03 | 2.34 | 5.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.57 | 4.91 | 3.26 | 5.97 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.59 | 4.21 | 3.23 | 6.43 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.11 | 6.54 | 3.76 | 7.53 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.65 | 7.72 | 3.12 | 8.42 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.06 | 9.9 | 2.71 | 8.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.21 | 12.75 | 3.65 | 8.44 |
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