- Est. Median Value
- $875K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $412/wk
- Safety Score
- 49/100
- Green Space
- 11%
- Current Weather
- 11.1°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~76 crimes/1k/yr
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Living in Westshore
Westshore is a coastal Napier suburb on the narrow spit of land between the Westshore Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean, around 3 km north of central Napier on State Highway 2. It's the standard route into Napier from the north and one of the city's best-known holiday-and-beach suburbs.
Westshore Beach is the main feature: a long shingle and sand beach popular for swimming, fishing and beach walks. The Westshore Beach Inn (a long-running beachfront pub with restaurant), the Westshore Holiday Park (cabins, campsites and family facilities) and the Westshore Wildlife Reserve at the lagoon's edge make the suburb a steady draw for summer visitors.
The Westshore Wildlife Reserve protects a key feeding ground for native and migratory birds, with viewing hides and walking paths along the lagoon edge. Free public access daily.
The Westshore shops on Charles Street have the local mix: a Four Square, the Westshore Pub, takeaways and a row of suburban services. Most homes are coastal weatherboard or 1970s and 1980s holiday cottages converted to year-round housing. The Westshore stopbank protecting the suburb from the sea is a constant local conversation, with ongoing coastal protection work managed by the Hawke's Bay Regional Council.
Is Westshore a good place to live?
Westshore is home to roughly 1,167 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Westshore scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 49/100 and 11% green space.
Schools: Westshore has 28 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 $875K, and weekly rent typically sits around $412.
Lifestyle: Westshore has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Westshore 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
- Safety49
- Amenities40
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space37
- Community11
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $875K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $412/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.1%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Westshore?
- Westshore is a coastal Napier suburb on the narrow spit between Westshore Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean, around 3 km north of central Napier on State Highway 2. The main route into Napier from the north passes through Westshore.
- What is Westshore Beach?
- Westshore Beach is a long shingle and sand beach popular for swimming, fishing and beach walks. The beach is the suburb's main feature, with reasonably calm conditions inside the Napier breakwater and steady visitor numbers through summer.
- Where is the Westshore Holiday Park?
- The Westshore Holiday Park is on Charles Street, central Westshore. Cabins, powered and unpowered campsites, family amenities and beach access. One of Napier's better-known campgrounds, busy through summer.
- What is the Westshore Wildlife Reserve?
- The Westshore Wildlife Reserve at the eastern edge of Westshore Lagoon protects native and migratory bird feeding grounds. Walking paths and viewing hides along the lagoon edge. Free public access daily.
- How do I get from central Napier to Westshore?
- By car, around 5 to 8 minutes via State Highway 2 north over the Napier Bridge. Bus services run regularly from the central Napier interchange to Westshore. Cycling and walking the foreshore route is also feasible.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Westshore
Schools in zone for Westshore
Children living in Westshore have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Napier Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1320 · decile 6
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 185 · decile 2
Iona College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 341 · decile 10
Woodford House
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 382 · decile 9
St John's College (Hastings)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 404 · decile 4
Lindisfarne College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 567 · decile 9
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Composite · roll 279 · decile 6
Napier Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 365 · decile 4
Tamatea Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 370 · decile 4
Hastings Christian School
Composite · roll 329 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Westshore. 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 Westshore that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Westshore School
Contributing · roll 67 · decile 5 · 0.4 km away
Port Ahuriri School
Contributing · roll 242 · decile 7 · 2.0 km away
Sacred Heart College (Napier)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 354 · decile 5 · 2.9 km away
Napier Central School
Contributing · roll 246 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Napier Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1037 · 3.3 km away
Nelson Park School
Contributing · roll 339 · decile 5 · 3.5 km away
St Patrick's School (Napier)
Full Primary · roll 228 · decile 4 · 3.5 km away
Onekawa School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
William Colenso College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 374 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
Hawke's Bay School for Teenage Parents
Teen Parent Unit · 3.8 km away
Tamatea School
Contributing · roll 146 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Marewa School
Contributing · roll 250 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
TKKM o Te Ara Hou
Composite · roll 241 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
Hōhepa School
Composite · roll 28 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Henry Hill School
Contributing · roll 265 · decile 1 · 4.6 km away
Porritt School
Contributing · roll 318 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Tamatea High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 356 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier)
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 1 · 4.9 km away
Explore Westshore
Things to do(6)
Whakariri Avenue Reserve
West Shore Sea Scouts Den
Tākitimu Outrigger Canoe Club
Meeanee Quay Reserve
Westshore Surf Life Saving Club
Westshore Holiday Park, Napier
Parks & green spaces(3)
Whakariri Avenue Reserve
Meeanee Quay Reserve
Westshore Holiday Park, Napier
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Westshore
Places to eat & drink(6)
Habitat on the Quay
Philipine Asian Kitchen
Westshore Fish Cafe
Westy Coffee & Eatery
Napier Brewing Co
PAK Asian Kitchen
Tradies & Services in Westshore
Tradies & services(1)
Designer Fit
Shops in Westshore
Shops(1)
OBriasco Bridal
Beauty & Fitness in Westshore
Beauty & fitness(7)
Asha Life Coaching
Belle Nails & Beauty
Salon Petite
Tākitimu Outrigger Canoe Club
West Shore Sea Scouts Den
Westshore Hair Studio
Westshore Surf Life Saving Club
Professional Services in Westshore
Professional services(1)
Pixel Story Photography
Stay in Westshore
Places to stay(11)
Albatross Motel
Fairley Motor Lodge
Marineland Beachfront Motel
The Rocks Motorlodge
Cedar Court Motel
Sunset Court Motel
Two Tareha St, Seaside Accomodation
Bamboo Lodge Motel
Westshore Holiday Park & Motels
Econo Lodge Westshore Beach
Westshore Beach Inn
Westshore Weather
Current conditions: 11.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.4 | 15.91 | 5.77 | 9.07 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.76 | 15.5 | 5.32 | 9.81 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.05 | 12.53 | 2.1 | 9.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.6 | 12.02 | 1.37 | 8.21 |
| 🍂 May | 16.63 | 9.49 | 2.24 | 7.77 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.5 | 8.37 | 5.66 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.88 | 6.91 | 2.71 | 6.5 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.35 | 5.86 | 1.41 | 8.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.46 | 8.32 | 2.71 | 9.06 |
| 🌸 Oct | 19.01 | 9.83 | 1.57 | 10.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.15 | 12.05 | 3.06 | 9.51 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.47 | 15.45 | 3.38 | 10.02 |
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