- Est. Median Value
- $840K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $510/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 18%
- Current Weather
- 1.8°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waterloo
Waterloo sits in central Lower Hutt, around 2 km southeast of the city centre, and it holds the Hutt Valley's transport crown jewel: Waterloo station, the busiest suburban rail interchange outside the main centres' cores, where the trains and buses of half the valley swap passengers all day. Around 6,000 people live in the suburb attached to the platform, and a healthy share chose it for exactly that reason.
The commuter maths is compelling: Wellington in around 20 minutes on the frequent Hutt Valley Line services, no motorway gamble required, which has made Waterloo the thinking commuter's Hutt suburb for generations and keeps the station car park in a state of permanent 7.55am drama.
Away from the platforms, Waterloo is settled, flat and pleasant: solid mid-century housing on good sections, mature street trees, and the unhurried residential calm of a suburb whose excitement leaves on the 7.42. Queensgate mall and central Hutt sit minutes west, with the river trails beyond.
Waterloo School covers the primary years, with Hutt Valley High School's zone reaching much of the suburb, a pairing that does quiet work in local property listings. Waterloo's pitch is the rarest kind in New Zealand property: genuine rail convenience, priced like the suburb hasn't noticed. It has. Get in before the platform announces it.
Is Waterloo a good place to live?
Waterloo is home to roughly 5,508 people across 1.6 km². 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 cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 1.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waterloo 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
- 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)
† 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 Waterloo?
- Waterloo is in central Lower Hutt, around 2 km southeast of the Hutt city centre, between Epuni (north), Woburn (west) and Waiwhetū (east), around its busy railway interchange.
- What is Waterloo station?
- Waterloo is the Hutt Valley's main rail and bus interchange, with frequent Hutt Valley Line trains reaching Wellington in around 20 minutes and bus connections across the valley. It's among the busiest suburban stations in the region.
- What schools are in Waterloo?
- Waterloo School is the local state primary, with Hutt Valley High School's zone covering much of the suburb and several intermediate options nearby.
- What is near Waterloo?
- Queensgate mall and central Lower Hutt's shops and hospitality are minutes west, with the Hutt River trails beyond and Waiwhetū's marae and stream walks east.
- How do I get from Wellington to Waterloo?
- The Hutt Valley Line train from Wellington station reaches Waterloo in around 20 minutes, with frequent services. By car, around 20 minutes via SH2.
- Which schools are in zone for Waterloo?
- Children living in Waterloo are in zone for Hutt Valley High School, St Oran's College, Hutt Intermediate, Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu), Waterloo 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 Waterloo?
- 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 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) · roll 1999 · decile 8
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Hutt Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 598 · decile 8
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary · roll 260 · decile 5
Waterloo School
Contributing · roll 507 · decile 8
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
Check your school zone
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 — 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 · roll 156 · decile 3 · 0.9 km away
St Bernard's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 684 · decile 6 · 1.1 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Composite · roll 255 · decile 10 · 1.3 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Contributing · roll 581 · decile 9 · 1.5 km away
Boulcott School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 7 · 1.7 km away
Dyer Street School
Contributing · roll 195 · decile 4 · 1.7 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 835 · decile 7 · 1.8 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 439 · decile 9 · 1.9 km away
Gracefield School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 5 · 2.0 km away
Naenae School
Contributing · roll 349 · decile 1 · 2.0 km away
Naenae College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 873 · decile 2 · 2.4 km away
Kimi Ora School
Specialist School · roll 137 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Randwick School
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 3 · 2.4 km away
Naenae Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 294 · decile 8 · 2.6 km away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Full Primary · roll 121 · decile 3 · 2.6 km away
Avalon School
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Contributing · roll 293 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Composite · roll 280 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.8 km away
Hutt Central School
Contributing · roll 262 · decile 5 · 3.0 km away
Rata Street School
Contributing · roll 313 · decile 2 · 3.0 km away
Arakura School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 2 · 3.2 km away
Wilford School
Full Primary · roll 204 · decile 5 · 3.2 km away
Wā Ora Montessori
Composite · roll 252 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Composite · roll 415 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
Avalon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 170 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Normandale School
Contributing · roll 129 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
Maranatha Christian School
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Wainuiomata High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 717 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
Kelson School
Contributing · roll 258 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 339 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Petone Central School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Maungaraki School
Full Primary · roll 355 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Contributing · roll 268 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
Taita Central School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 2 · 4.5 km away
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Full Primary · roll 147 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
St Claudine Thevenet School
Full Primary · roll 184 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & glass crate
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 3 August
Check your exact collection days on the Hutt City Council website →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Glass crate
Glass bottles and jars. Blue crate collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Hutt City Council.
Explore Waterloo
Things to do
Attractions and activities for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t 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: 1.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.42 | 14.94 | 2.25 | 11.33 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.36 | 14.89 | 3.15 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.3 | 12.64 | 2.66 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.4 | 11.64 | 4.59 | 7.91 |
| 🍂 May | 15.19 | 9.65 | 4.63 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.88 | 8.06 | 2.52 | 6.63 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.61 | 7.44 | 3.18 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.24 | 7.25 | 3.99 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.35 | 9.22 | 3.92 | 8.77 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.45 | 9.73 | 3.75 | 10.19 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.76 | 11.4 | 3.01 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.95 | 13.81 | 3.07 | 10.59 |
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