- Est. Median Value
- $840K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $510/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 18%
- Current Weather
- 9.0ยฐC
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Waterloo
Is Waterloo a good place to live?
Waterloo is home to roughly 5,508 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waterloo scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 18% green space.
Schools: Waterloo has 44 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 $510.
Lifestyle: Waterloo has cafรฉs, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 9.0ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waterloo 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
- Safety60
- Amenities16
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability45
- Green space59
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $840K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $510/wk
- Median HH Income
- $121K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.5%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waterloo
Schools in zone for Waterloo
Children living in Waterloo have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hutt Valley High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1999 ยท decile 8
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 504 ยท decile 10
Hutt Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 598 ยท decile 8
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary ยท roll 260 ยท decile 5
Waterloo School
Contributing ยท roll 507 ยท decile 8
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 653 ยท decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waterloo. 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 Waterloo that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Contributing ยท roll 156 ยท decile 3 ยท 0.9 km away
St Bernard's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 684 ยท decile 6 ยท 1.1 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Composite ยท roll 255 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.3 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Contributing ยท roll 581 ยท decile 9 ยท 1.5 km away
Boulcott School
Contributing ยท roll 325 ยท decile 7 ยท 1.7 km away
Dyer Street School
Contributing ยท roll 195 ยท decile 4 ยท 1.7 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 835 ยท decile 7 ยท 1.8 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary ยท roll 439 ยท decile 9 ยท 1.9 km away
Gracefield School
Contributing ยท roll 199 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.0 km away
Naenae School
Contributing ยท roll 349 ยท decile 1 ยท 2.0 km away
Naenae College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 873 ยท decile 2 ยท 2.4 km away
Kimi Ora School
Specialist School ยท roll 137 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.4 km away
Randwick School
Full Primary ยท roll 109 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.4 km away
Naenae Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 294 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.6 km away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Full Primary ยท roll 121 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.6 km away
Avalon School
Contributing ยท roll 215 ยท decile 2 ยท 2.7 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Contributing ยท roll 293 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.7 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Composite ยท roll 280 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.8 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Activity Centre ยท 2.8 km away
Hutt Central School
Contributing ยท roll 262 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.0 km away
Rata Street School
Contributing ยท roll 313 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.0 km away
Arakura School
Contributing ยท roll 141 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.2 km away
Wilford School
Full Primary ยท roll 204 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.2 km away
Wฤ Ora Montessori
Composite ยท roll 252 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.3 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Mฤori o ngฤ Kลhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Composite ยท roll 415 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.3 km away
Avalon Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 170 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.6 km away
Normandale School
Contributing ยท roll 129 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.8 km away
Maranatha Christian School
Full Primary ยท roll 155 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.9 km away
Wainuiomata High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 717 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.0 km away
Kelson School
Contributing ยท roll 258 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.0 km away
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 339 ยท decile 2 ยท 4.1 km away
Petone Central School
Full Primary ยท roll 186 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.1 km away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Full Primary ยท roll 148 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.1 km away
Maungaraki School
Full Primary ยท roll 355 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.2 km away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Contributing ยท roll 268 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.3 km away
Taita Central School
Contributing ยท roll 115 ยท decile 2 ยท 4.5 km away
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Full Primary ยท roll 147 ยท decile 2 ยท 4.6 km away
St Claudine Thevenet School
Full Primary ยท roll 184 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.7 km away
Explore Waterloo
Things to do
Attractions and activities for this area havenโt been catalogued yet.
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area havenโt been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Waterloo Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Waterloo
Places to eat & drink(2)
Norma Blue
SuperseedCrackers
Tradies & Services in Waterloo
Tradies & services(4)
ABL Plumbing
Electrify Electrical Ltd
NZ House Surveys Hutt Valley
RE Decorators ltd
Professional Services in Waterloo
Professional services(1)
Crystal Concepts Limited
Stay in Waterloo
Places to stay(1)
Ronans Rest Parking Pad
Waterloo Weather
Current conditions: 9.0ยฐC, broken clouds
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 21.42 | 14.94 | 2.25 | 11.33 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 20.36 | 14.89 | 3.15 | 10.64 |
| ๐ Mar | 18.3 | 12.64 | 2.66 | 10.19 |
| ๐ Apr | 17.4 | 11.64 | 4.59 | 7.91 |
| ๐ May | 15.19 | 9.65 | 4.63 | 7.03 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 13.88 | 8.06 | 2.52 | 6.63 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 12.61 | 7.44 | 3.18 | 6.21 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 12.24 | 7.25 | 3.99 | 7.73 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 14.35 | 9.22 | 3.92 | 8.77 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 15.45 | 9.73 | 3.75 | 10.19 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 16.76 | 11.4 | 3.01 | 10.97 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 18.95 | 13.81 | 3.07 | 10.59 |
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