- Est. Median Value
- $1.04M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 56%
- Current Weather
- 10.0°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Swanson
Is Swanson a good place to live?
Swanson is home to roughly 5,985 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Swanson scores 69 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 56% green space.
Schools: Swanson has 22 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 $1.04M, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Swanson has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 10.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Swanson 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
- Safety82
- Amenities94
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability36
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.04M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $135K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.8%
- 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 Swanson
Schools in zone for Swanson
Children living in Swanson have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Swanson School
Full Primary · roll 530 · decile 6
Waitakere College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2004
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Swanson. 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 Swanson that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
TKKM o Te Kotuku
Full Primary · roll 136 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
Henderson Valley School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
Rānui Primary School
Contributing · roll 393 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Summerland Primary
Contributing · roll 606 · decile 4 · 3.0 km away
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 637 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Birdwood School
Full Primary · roll 281 · decile 2 · 3.7 km away
Henderson South School
Contributing · roll 271 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 854 · 4.0 km away
Henderson High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1049 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Liston College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 858 · decile 5 · 4.3 km away
Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
Teen Parent Unit · 4.3 km away
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 285 · decile 2 · 4.4 km away
Henderson North School
Contributing · roll 346 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Waitakere S D A School
Full Primary · roll 67 · 4.4 km away
Don Buck School
Full Primary · roll 250 · decile 2 · 4.5 km away
Henderson Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 741 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Oratia School
Contributing · roll 434 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Pomaria Road School
Contributing · roll 431 · decile 2 · 4.8 km away
Henderson School
Contributing · roll 186 · decile 4 · 5.0 km away
North West College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 146 · 5.0 km away
Explore Swanson
Things to do(5)
Waitakere Smallbore Rifle Club
Cascade Kauri Regional Park
Swanson Station Park
Dinosaur Park
West Auckland Shorinji Kempo, New Zealand
Parks & green spaces(3)
Cascade Kauri Regional Park
Swanson Station Park
Dinosaur Park
Healthcare(3)
Swanson Medical Centre
Swanson Pharmacy
Swanson Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Swanson
Places to eat & drink(9)
Swanson Station Cafe
Cafe Redwoods
Mamaris Kebabs & Country Fried Chicken Swanson
Bountiful Earth
Picollo Pizza
Crystal Mountain
Cafe on the Rock
Redwoods Cafe
Melt Cafe making Coffee and Kai for you
Tradies & Services in Swanson
Tradies & services(15)
Auckland Landscaping Services
Bremich Cabinetmakers
Central Landscape Supplies
Ethan Does Painting
Farm Friends Early Childhood Centre
Go Bananas Childcare
Huggins Upholstery
Liquidstone Ltd
Newport Panel and Paint
Pineapples Early Learning Centre
Swanson Playcentre
Swanson Worx
Veteran And Vintage Spares & Repairs
Viper Electrical
West City Construction
Shops in Swanson
Shops(6)
Calvert's Butchery
Cempro
Cempro Ltd
Liquorland Swanson
NZ Post Centre Swanson
Ponderosa Superette
Beauty & Fitness in Swanson
Beauty & fitness(4)
Blu Hair Design
Sage Hair By Alyssia
Waitakere Smallbore Rifle Club
West Auckland Shorinji Kempo, New Zealand
Professional Services in Swanson
Professional services(4)
BEA Financial Services
Joana & Richard Alonzo - Insurance Advisers
My Green Bookkeeper
Smartmortgages.co.nz Limited
Stay in Swanson
Places to stay(2)
Redwood Park Serviced Apartments
Maison De Rose
Swanson Weather
Current conditions: 10.0°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.3 | 16.52 | 6.81 | 10.38 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.97 | 15.57 | 6.31 | 10.48 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.9 | 13.88 | 2.97 | 10.21 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.95 | 13.6 | 3.38 | 8.51 |
| 🍂 May | 16.32 | 11.31 | 5.43 | 7.81 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.9 | 10.06 | 3.8 | 7.35 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.9 | 8.69 | 5.1 | 7.31 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.9 | 7.77 | 3.07 | 8.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.54 | 10.33 | 4.58 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.72 | 10.92 | 4.38 | 10.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.14 | 12.15 | 3.19 | 11.26 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.98 | 14.66 | 4.28 | 11.41 |
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