- Est. Median Value
- $555K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $160/wk
- Safety Score
- 78/100
- Green Space
- 26%
- Current Weather
- 9.7°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~47 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Franz Josef/Waiau
Is Franz Josef/Waiau a good place to live?
Franz Josef/Waiau is home to roughly 0 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Franz Josef/Waiau scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 78/100 and 26% green space.
Schools: Franz Josef/Waiau has 2 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 $555K, and weekly rent typically sits around $160.
Lifestyle: Franz Josef/Waiau has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Franz Josef/Waiau 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
- Safety78
- Amenities66
- Schools68
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space88
- Community44
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $555K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $160/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -24.0%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Franz Josef/Waiau
Schools in zone for Franz Josef/Waiau
Children living in Franz Josef/Waiau have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
South Westland Area School
Composite · roll 120 · decile 5
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Franz Josef/Waiau that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Franz Josef Glacier School
Full Primary · roll 46 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
Explore Franz Josef/Waiau
Things to do(5)
Glacier Country Kayaks
Air Safaris
Glacier Valley Eco Tours
Skydive Franz
Skydive Franz Josef
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Franz Josef/Waiau
Places to eat & drink(21)
Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar
King Tiger Eastern Eating House & Bar
monsoon
Glasshouse
Alice May
Snake Bite Brewery
The Landing
South Westland Salmon
The Landing Restaurant and Bar
SnakeBite Brewery
Alice May Restaurant
Monsoon Bar & Restaurant
The Speights Landing Bar & Restaurant
King tiger franz josef
Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar
King Tiger
Full Of Beans
Greymouth, New Zealand
Landing Bar & Restaurant
Across The Road Cafe Franz
Monsoon Bar
Tradies & Services in Franz Josef/Waiau
Tradies & services(3)
Dandelion Lane Landscaping
Franz Alpine Mechanical and Engineering
Westland Contracting
Shops in Franz Josef/Waiau
Shops(4)
Blucod
Fern Grove Gift and Design
Four Square Franz Josef
Panorama Barrel Saunas
Beauty & Fitness in Franz Josef/Waiau
Beauty & fitness(2)
Skydive Franz
Skydive Franz Josef
Stay in Franz Josef/Waiau
Places to stay(33)
Punga Grove Motel
Franz Josef Montrose
58 on Cron
Chateau Franz
Rata Grove Motel
Glow Worm Accomodation
Terrace Motel
Orange Sheep
Franz Josef Glacier Scenic Hotels
Franz Josef Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park
Franz Josef Oasis Hotel
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Admire Franz Josef B&B
Glacier Highway Motel Franz Josef
Glacier Gateway Motel
10 Cottages
Kahere Retreat
58 on Cron Motel
Rainforest Retreat Franz Josef
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Punga Grove
The Terrace
Alpine Glacier Motel
Franz Alpine Retreat
Franz Josef Oasis
Franz Josef TOP 10 Holiday Park
Bella Vista Motel
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Glacier View Motel
Chateau Backpackers & Motels
Wild Kea Lodge
Aspen Court Franz Josef
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Franz Josef/Waiau Weather
Current conditions: 9.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.78 | 13.54 | 15.66 | 10.72 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.21 | 12.22 | 15.25 | 9.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.94 | 9.95 | 14.72 | 8.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.12 | 9.57 | 17.75 | 6.76 |
| 🍂 May | 13.79 | 7.48 | 16.5 | 5.75 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.85 | 6.58 | 8.46 | 5.86 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.84 | 5.2 | 5.99 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.42 | 4.6 | 13.19 | 6.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.94 | 6.37 | 20.29 | 6.31 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.48 | 7.46 | 16.68 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.31 | 9.38 | 15.59 | 9.13 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.82 | 12.63 | 18.14 | 9.63 |
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