- Est. Median Value
- $670K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 53/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 11.2°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~72 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Dead Whale Reef
Is Dead Whale Reef a good place to live?
Dead Whale Reef is home to roughly 1,581 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Dead Whale Reef scores 38 out of 100, with a safety score of 53/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Dead Whale Reef has 1 school 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 $670K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Dead Whale Reef 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
- Safety53
- Amenities28
- Schools48
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $670K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $80K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.0%
- 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 Dead Whale Reef
Schools in zone for Dead Whale Reef
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Dead Whale Reef. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Dead Whale Reef that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Takarangi
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 6 · 2.0 km away
Dead Whale Reef Weather
Current conditions: 11.2°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.22 | 17.92 | 5.99 | 10.26 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.37 | 16.98 | 4.32 | 10.4 |
| 🍂 Mar | 22.65 | 14.67 | 0.88 | 10.29 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.73 | 15.15 | 4.32 | 8.18 |
| 🍂 May | 18.18 | 12.64 | 4.76 | 7.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 16.43 | 10.83 | 4.93 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.8 | 9.9 | 3.71 | 7.93 |
| ❄️ Aug | 15.56 | 8.9 | 3.13 | 7.86 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.35 | 10.58 | 2.97 | 9.53 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.23 | 11.89 | 3.94 | 10.3 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.95 | 12.44 | 1.99 | 11.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.5 | 16.03 | 2.73 | 11.16 |
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