- Est. Median Value
- $722K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 91%
- Current Weather
- 11.3°C
- Median Age
- 58 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in West Head
Is West Head a good place to live?
West Head is home to roughly 2,028 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, West Head scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 91% green space.
Schools: West Head has 2 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 $722K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether West Head 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety87
- Amenities25
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport18
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $722K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.9%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for West Head?
- Children living in West Head are in zone for Queen Charlotte College, Waikawa Bay School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in West Head?
- 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.
- What is the population of West Head?
- West Head has 2,028 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in West Head?
- The estimated median property value in West Head is $722K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is West Head?
- West Head is in Marlborough, New Zealand.
- Is West Head a good place to live?
- West Head scores 57/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in West Head
Schools in zone for West Head
Children living in West Head have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Queen Charlotte College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 368 · decile 6
Waikawa Bay School
Contributing · roll 143 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in West Head. 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.
West Head Weather
Current conditions: 11.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.43 | 13.81 | 1.87 | 11.26 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.68 | 13.75 | 2.09 | 11.06 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.93 | 11.68 | 1.75 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.88 | 10.98 | 3.45 | 7.8 |
| 🍂 May | 13.64 | 9.18 | 2.93 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.96 | 7.89 | 3 | 6.71 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.37 | 6.51 | 1.87 | 6.95 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.47 | 6.43 | 2.25 | 8.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.3 | 8.19 | 2.51 | 8.77 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.58 | 8.87 | 2.91 | 10.36 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16 | 10.47 | 1.59 | 10.79 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.88 | 12.64 | 1.69 | 11.25 |
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