Last updated October 2026
Frimley is a leafy residential suburb on the western side of Hastings, in Hawke’s Bay. It is best known for Frimley Park, a large council reserve with a celebrated rose garden, sports fields and an inclusive playground.
Three schools sit within the suburb, from Frimley School for younger children to two secondary schools. Frimley Road links the suburb with central Hastings, a short drive away.
Frimley also takes in the local area known as Stortford Lodge.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 3,910, up 23% since 2018
- Land area
- 3.84 km²
- Location
- 2.4 km north of central Hastings
- Council
- Hastings District Council
- Ward or local board
- Hastings-Havelock North General Ward (Hastings District Council)
- Getting there
- Frimley Road from central Hastings
- Schools
- Frimley School, Hastings Girls’ High School – Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina, Lindisfarne College
- Nearby landmarks
- Frimley Park, Frimley Park rose garden, Frimley Aquatic Centre
Who Lives in Frimley
About 3,910 residents in 1,360 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
In Frimley
Places and businesses inside the official Frimley boundary.
Places
Businesses
About Frimley
Frimley is a settled, family-oriented part of Hastings, with tree-lined streets and homes set on fertile Heretaunga Plains land. The land was added to the Hastings city boundary in 1957 to ease a shortage of building land, and housing has grown steadily since.
Daily life centres on Frimley Park and the local schools. Walking paths run through the area, including links between Nottingley Road and Pakowhai Road, and central Hastings is close by along Frimley Road.
The suburb suits people who want green space and schools on the doorstep while staying close to the shops, services and events of the Hastings city centre.
Frimley Park
Frimley Park was gifted to the Hastings Borough Council in 1951 and opened in 1953. The 19-hectare reserve is a well-known Hastings park, with mature trees, open lawns and a large rose garden.
The park has sports fields for football and cricket, picnic areas and an inclusive playground with accessible equipment. It also hosts community events such as Rose Sunday, and parts of the grounds are used for weddings and private functions.
The nearby Frimley Aquatic Centre offers outdoor swimming over the summer months.
Schools
Frimley School is a co-educational state primary school for Years 1 to 6, opened in 1952. Its curriculum weaves in te reo Māori and local history, and it works closely with whānau and local iwi.
Hastings Girls’ High School, Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina, is a state secondary school for girls in Years 9 to 13. It separated from Hastings Boys’ High School in 1955 and officially opened in 1956. Lindisfarne College, a state-integrated boys’ school for Years 7 to 13 with Presbyterian links, opened in 1953.
Near Frimley
Just outside Frimley, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
Businesses
Where to Learn More
Hastings District Council: Frimley Park facilities, the rose garden and bookings.
Frimley School: Enrolment, school values and community information.
Wikipedia: Suburb history and schools, with cited sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Frimley Park?
Frimley Park has a large rose garden, sports fields, picnic areas and an inclusive playground, and it hosts events such as Rose Sunday.
When did Frimley Park open?
The park was gifted to the Hastings Borough Council in 1951 and opened in 1953.
Which schools are in Frimley?
Frimley School (Years 1 to 6), Hastings Girls’ High School and Lindisfarne College are all within the suburb.
Is there a swimming pool in Frimley?
Yes. Frimley Aquatic Centre, near Frimley Park, offers outdoor swimming in summer.
How do I get to Frimley from central Hastings?
Frimley Road links the suburb with central Hastings, a short drive away.
When did Frimley become part of Hastings?
The land was added to the Hastings city boundary in 1957 to address a shortage of building land.
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Explore Hastings only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Frimley is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.