Population, housing, and household data sourced from Stats NZ Census 2023 [VERIFIED]. School data from MOE School Directory. Not professional advice. Always seek independent guidance.
| School | Zone Score | EQI |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East School | ★★★★★High | 454 |
| Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) | ★★★★★Medium | 393 |
| Hamilton Boys' High School♂ | ★★★★★High | 429 |
| Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)♀ | ★★★★★High | 439 |
Source: Ministry of Education School Directory (March 2026 roll). EQI = Equity Index — replaces Decile system since 2024. Higher EQI = more affluent catchment. Zone Score: ★★★★★ ≥470 · ★★★★ ≥400 · ★★★ ≥330 · ★★ ≥250 · ★ <250.
9,273
Stats NZ Census 2023
33.3
Stats NZ Census 2023
40.7%
Stats NZ Census 2023
$82,746
Household, annual
Gender: 4,539 male · 4,671 female
Owner-Occupied
40.7%
Rented
59.5%
Housing Quality
23.5% damp
18.8% mould
Median Weekly Rent
$414
Vacancy Rate
7.7%
Avg Persons/Household
2.4
SA2 areas: Hamilton East, Hamilton East Cook, Hamilton East Village