- Est. Median Value
- $742K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 9.4ยฐC
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in St Andrews
St Andrews is a northwestern Hamilton suburb around 4 km from the central city, between Forest Lake and the Waikato River. It's a settled residential suburb of mostly mid-century brick-and-tile housing, with a population of around 4,500 and a strong family-and-retirement-community character that has held through several decades.
St Andrews Village on Hukanui Road is the standout local institution: a major retirement village and aged-care complex established in the 1980s, with around 400 residents across independent units, serviced apartments and care facilities. It's been one of Hamilton's better-known retirement communities for decades and gives the suburb a strong senior population.
The St Andrews shops on Hukanui Road have a small commercial cluster with takeaways, a pharmacy and the standard suburban mix. St Andrew's Presbyterian Church on the same road is the heritage anchor, with a long-running parish congregation.
St Andrews School (state co-ed primary) and Forest Lake School handle the local primaries. Older students typically attend Fraser High School, Hamilton Boys' High or Hamilton Girls' High. Most homes are 1960s and 1970s brick-and-tile on flat sections. Quiet, settled, and reliably its own thing.
Is St Andrews a good place to live?
St Andrews is home to roughly 5,574 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, St Andrews scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: St Andrews has 43 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 $742K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: St Andrews has cafรฉs, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.4ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether St Andrews is right for you depends on what youโre 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
- Safety58
- Amenities100
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability51
- Green space25
- Community44
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $742K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $101K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.9%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ 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 St Andrews in Hamilton?
- St Andrews is a northwestern Hamilton suburb around 4 km from the central city, between Forest Lake (west) and the Waikato River (east). It borders Beerescourt (south) and Pukete (north).
- What is St Andrews Village?
- St Andrews Village on Hukanui Road is a major retirement village and aged-care complex established in the 1980s, with around 400 residents across independent units, serviced apartments and care facilities. One of Hamilton's best-known retirement communities.
- What is St Andrew's Presbyterian Church?
- St Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Hukanui Road is the suburb's heritage anchor, a long-running parish congregation. The church is one of the older buildings in the area, with regular Sunday services and community events on site.
- What schools are in St Andrews?
- St Andrews School and Forest Lake School (both state co-ed primaries) handle the local primary catchments. Older students typically attend Fraser High School, Hamilton Boys' High School or Hamilton Girls' High School.
- How do I get from central Hamilton to St Andrews?
- By car, around 8 to 12 minutes via Hukanui Road or via Te Rapa Road. Bus services run regularly from the Hamilton Transport Centre to St Andrews via Hukanui Road and Forest Lake Road.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in St Andrews
Schools in zone for St Andrews
Children living in St Andrews have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Fraser High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1472 ยท decile 1
St Andrews Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) ยท roll 142 ยท decile 3
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in St Andrews. 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 โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to St Andrews that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Hamilton North School
Specialist School ยท roll 170 ยท decile 4 ยท 0.5 km away
Bankwood School
Contributing ยท roll 343 ยท decile 2 ยท 1.3 km away
Vardon School
Contributing ยท roll 345 ยท decile 4 ยท 1.3 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 682 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.5 km away
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Full Primary ยท roll 280 ยท decile 7 ยท 1.5 km away
Hukanui School
Contributing ยท roll 834 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.6 km away
Fairfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1000 ยท decile 3 ยท 1.8 km away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 975 ยท decile 9 ยท 2.0 km away
Forest Lake School
Contributing ยท roll 354 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.0 km away
Pukete School
Contributing ยท roll 410 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.0 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Full Primary ยท roll 334 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.0 km away
Woodstock School
Contributing ยท roll 380 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.1 km away
Te Kลpuku High
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 377 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.3 km away
Endeavour School
Contributing ยท roll 443 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.3 km away
Fairfield Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 902 ยท decile 1 ยท 2.4 km away
Fairfield Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 334 ยท decile 1 ยท 2.4 km away
Te Rapa School
Full Primary ยท roll 513 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.6 km away
Rototuna Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 799 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.6 km away
Maeroa Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 707 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.9 km away
Whitiora School
Full Primary ยท roll 212 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.1 km away
Ngฤ Taiฤtea Wharekura
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 293 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.2 km away
Insoll Avenue School
Contributing ยท roll 345 ยท decile 1 ยท 3.3 km away
Hamilton Christian School
Composite ยท roll 981 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.4 km away
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Composite (Year 1-10) ยท roll 181 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.4 km away
Nawton School
Contributing ยท roll 488 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.5 km away
Crawshaw School
Full Primary ยท roll 292 ยท decile 1 ยท 3.5 km away
Te Totara Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 712 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.7 km away
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa
Composite ยท roll 313 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.7 km away
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit ยท 3.8 km away
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Full Primary ยท roll 467 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.9 km away
Rototuna Senior High School
Secondary (Year 11-15) ยท roll 1046 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.0 km away
Rototuna Junior High School
Secondary (Year 7-10) ยท roll 1368 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.0 km away
Te Ao Mฤrama School
Contributing ยท roll 468 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.0 km away
Southwell School
Full Primary ยท roll 646 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.0 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1828 ยท decile 6 ยท 4.3 km away
Aberdeen School
Contributing ยท roll 707 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.4 km away
Hamilton Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 2302 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.7 km away
Tai Wananga
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 175 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.7 km away
Frankton School
Contributing ยท roll 683 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.7 km away
Hamilton East School
Contributing ยท roll 502 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.7 km away
Peachgrove Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 511 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.9 km away
Explore St Andrews
Things to do(9)
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Hamilton Womens Fitness
Waiwherowhero Park
5678 Dance
Toatakai Karate
SHANK Golf
Waikato Indoor Bowling Centre
Heath Park
Ara Studios
Parks & green spaces(2)
Waiwherowhero Park
Heath Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area havenโt been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in St Andrews
Places to eat & drink(12)
St Andrews Sport Fishing Club
Cinnamon
Friends Cuisine of India
Table Sushi
Bryant Park Takeaways
Big Poppas Pizza Hamilton
The River Kitchen
Saint Andrews Fishing Club
Himalaya Indian Cuisine
Heath St Takeaway
Fu Hwa Chinese Takeaways
Tau Star Cuisine
Tradies & Services in St Andrews
Tradies & services(18)
2E Electrical
Baker Property Services
eHaus Waikato
Envisage Kitchens Ltd
Hamilton Heatpump Services
Harmony Tech
K Design Studio
KM Dass - Cleaning Services
Raymac Motor Trimmer
Richard Hull Builders
sKids St Peter Chanel
Spot On Spouters
St Andrews Playcentre
Superheat Electrical and Air Conditioning
Teknic Deezinez Ltd
Triggers Trees and Hedges
Waikato Heating and Gas Centre
Workshop 19
Shops in St Andrews
Shops(9)
Bin Inn
BLACK BULL Liquor
Bryant Park Super Liquor
Heath Street Superette
Modern Fence Supplies
Paradise Furniture
St Andrews Dairy and Lotto
St. Andrew's Fruit and Vege
Urban Seating
Beauty & Fitness in St Andrews
Beauty & fitness(17)
5678 Dance
Ara Studios
Ashi's Beauty Bar
Essentials Nails and Beauty
Fresh Barber Cuts
Hamilton Womens Fitness
Morph Hair
Nails by Bee
Natural Beauty
Paul Anthony
Pretty Me Lashes
Pursue Life Inc
SHANK Golf
Studio Martie Skincare Clinic
Toatakai Karate
Waikato Indoor Bowling Centre
Zig Zag Hair Design
Professional Services in St Andrews
Professional services(5)
Accounting Services
FF Plastics
Health and Travel Insurance Brokers
Kiwi Staff Ltd
Trefor Ward Photographer
St Andrews Weather
Current conditions: 9.4ยฐC, few clouds
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 23.58 | 15.59 | 7.25 | 10.05 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 23.24 | 14.42 | 4.61 | 10.34 |
| ๐ Mar | 20.59 | 11.34 | 2.49 | 9.9 |
| ๐ Apr | 19.45 | 11.57 | 3.14 | 8.44 |
| ๐ May | 16.43 | 8.75 | 4.56 | 7.46 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 15.1 | 7.4 | 3.32 | 7.16 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 13.9 | 6.04 | 3.1 | 6.88 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 14.16 | 5.1 | 2.53 | 8.08 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 16.34 | 8.14 | 3.86 | 9.17 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 17.84 | 9.43 | 3.24 | 10.24 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 19.61 | 11.31 | 3.91 | 10.41 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 22.67 | 14.06 | 4.61 | 10.63 |
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