- Est. Median Value
- $898K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 14.4°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Western Heights
Is Western Heights a good place to live?
Western Heights is home to roughly 3,018 people across 0.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Western Heights scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 63/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Western Heights has 24 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 $898K, and weekly rent typically sits around $570.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 14.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Western Heights 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
- Safety63
- Amenities10
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability42
- Green space43
- Community100
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $898K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Median HH Income
- $124K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.6%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Western Heights?
- Children living in Western Heights are in zone for Fraser High School, Aberdeen School, Maeroa Intermediate, Crawshaw School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Western Heights?
- 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 postcode for Western Heights?
- The postcode for Western Heights is 3200.
- What is the population of Western Heights?
- Western Heights has 3,018 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Western Heights?
- The estimated median property value in Western Heights is $898K. Median weekly rent is $570/week.
- Where is Western Heights?
- Western Heights is in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Western Heights a good place to live?
- Western Heights scores 43/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Western Heights
Schools in zone for Western Heights
Children living in Western Heights have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Fraser High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1472 · decile 1
Aberdeen School
Contributing · roll 707 · decile 5
Maeroa Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 707 · decile 3
Crawshaw School
Full Primary · roll 292 · decile 1
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Western Heights. 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 Western Heights that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · 1.4 km away
Nawton School
Contributing · roll 488 · decile 2 · 1.5 km away
Frankton School
Contributing · roll 683 · decile 3 · 1.6 km away
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Full Primary · roll 467 · decile 5 · 1.7 km away
Rhode Street School
Full Primary · roll 201 · decile 2 · 2.0 km away
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 293 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
Forest Lake School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 4 · 3.1 km away
Rotokauri School
Full Primary · roll 232 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
Whitiora School
Full Primary · roll 212 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
Vardon School
Contributing · roll 345 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Te Kōpuku High
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 377 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1828 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 682 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
St Andrews Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · roll 142 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Woodstock School
Contributing · roll 380 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Hamilton North School
Specialist School · roll 170 · decile 4 · 4.5 km away
Hamilton West School
Full Primary · roll 686 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Full Primary · roll 334 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Southcity Christian School
Full Primary · roll 226 · decile 5 · 4.7 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Friday (weekly)
- Recycling & glass crate
- Friday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 7 August
Find your collection days on the Hamilton City Council website →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Friday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Friday.
Glass crate
Glass bottles and jars. Blue crate collected every second Friday alongside recycling.
Food scraps bin
Food and kitchen scraps. Green bin collected every Friday.
Collection data sourced from Hamilton City Council.
Tradies & Services in Western Heights
Tradies & services(2)
OneHaus
Roof Painting Pros
Beauty & Fitness in Western Heights
Beauty & fitness(1)
Urban Hair Lounge
Western Heights Weather
Current conditions: 14.4°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.12 | 15.54 | 7.66 | 9.89 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.81 | 14.69 | 4.7 | 10.4 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.28 | 11.61 | 2.66 | 9.72 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.09 | 11.67 | 3.66 | 8.33 |
| 🍂 May | 16.25 | 8.98 | 4.7 | 7.22 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.88 | 7.6 | 3.68 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.72 | 6.47 | 2.79 | 6.79 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.98 | 5.43 | 2.43 | 8.05 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.96 | 8.47 | 4.09 | 8.94 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.47 | 9.66 | 3.17 | 10.12 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.17 | 11.34 | 3.49 | 10.27 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22 | 14.05 | 5.18 | 10.44 |
Western Heights Community
Reviews of Western Heights
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Western Heights is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Western Heights special.