- Est. Median Value
- $1.02M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 70/100
- Green Space
- 74%
- Current Weather
- 10.0°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~55 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Akatarawa
Is Akatarawa a good place to live?
Akatarawa is home to roughly 3,762 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Akatarawa scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 74% green space.
Schools: Akatarawa has 9 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 $1.02M, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Akatarawa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Akatarawa 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
- Safety70
- Amenities10
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability37
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.02M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $116K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.9%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Akatarawa
Schools in zone for Akatarawa
Children living in Akatarawa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Heretaunga College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 883 · decile 6
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Birchville School
Contributing · roll 127 · decile 6
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Akatarawa. 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 Akatarawa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Plateau School
Contributing · roll 137 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Contributing · roll 142 · 3.5 km away
Totara Park School
Contributing · roll 221 · decile 7 · 3.6 km away
Mangaroa School
Contributing · roll 90 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Oxford Crescent School
Contributing · roll 377 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Eat & Drink in Akatarawa
Places to eat & drink(1)
The Blueberry Farm and Bakehouse
Stay in Akatarawa
Places to stay(1)
Jewel of Akatarawa
Akatarawa Weather
Current conditions: 10.0°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.03 | 13.8 | 2.78 | 10.66 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.7 | 13.78 | 7.53 | 8.74 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.94 | 11.78 | 3.74 | 8.49 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.81 | 10.67 | 3.91 | 7.5 |
| 🍂 May | 14.54 | 8.93 | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.66 | 7.33 | 4.41 | 5.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.6 | 6.48 | 6.1 | 5.03 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.58 | 6.4 | 6.38 | 5.65 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.23 | 7.73 | 5.36 | 7.13 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.41 | 8.35 | 4.49 | 8.3 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.82 | 10.49 | 4.83 | 9.37 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19 | 12.79 | 4.81 | 8.79 |
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