- Est. Median Value
- $475K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $285/wk
- Safety Score
- 76/100
- Green Space
- 17%
- Current Weather
- 10.4°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~49 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Hokitika
Is Hokitika a good place to live?
Hokitika is home to roughly 3,267 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hokitika scores 68 out of 100, with a safety score of 76/100 and 17% green space.
Schools: Hokitika has 4 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 $475K, and weekly rent typically sits around $285.
Lifestyle: Hokitika has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hokitika 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
- Safety76
- Amenities100
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space57
- Community22
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $475K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $285/wk
- Median HH Income
- $67K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.5%
- 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 Hokitika
Schools in zone for Hokitika
Children living in Hokitika have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hokitika Primary School
Contributing · roll 159 · decile 5
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Hokitika. 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 Hokitika that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Westland High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 408 · decile 6 · 0.6 km away
St Mary's School (Hokitika)
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 6 · 0.7 km away
Kaniere School
Contributing · roll 112 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Explore Hokitika
Things to do(18)
Hokitika Museum
Wilderness Gallery
Sunset Point
Bodyworx Fitnexx Centre
Westland Greenstone Ltd
Wests Rugby Football Club
Bodyworx Fitness Centre
Hokitika Badminton Club
West Coast Badminton
Dragonfly Hill
Hokitika Seido Karate
Poutini Muay Thai
Cass Square
Hokitika School of Dance
Hokitika Gymnastics
Hokitika Squash Club
Hokitika Boxing Club
Hokitika Tennis Club
Parks & green spaces(1)
Cass Square
Healthcare(2)
Westland Pharmacy
Westland Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Hokitika
Places to eat & drink(37)
Railway Hotel
Chez Millie
Stumpers Bar Hotel
de Havilland cafe
Fat Pipi Pizzas
Priya Indian Restaurant
Cafe 39
Thatcher & Small
The Hokitika Sandwich Company
The Batch Café Hokitika
Alchemy & Storm
East Eat
Korath Thai Cuisine
Flippen Lekker
Hokitika Townchip
Stone Oven Bakery Cafe
Dulcie's Takeaways
The Hokitika Sandwich Company
The Batch Cafe Hokitika
Hoki Boatshed Cafe
Tectonic Jade
Hokitika Club
Clocktower cafe bar 29 weld street
Box Of Delights Lolly Shop
Subway
Clocktower Cafe
Easteat Restaurant
Tiza cafe Hokitika
Katsu- Sushi and Noodle House
Big Bites Hokitika
Fat Pipi Pizza
Ocean View Restaurant
Cafe 39
Stumpers Bar and Cafe
Hokitika Regent Theatre Cafe & Espresso Bar
Flippen Lekker Hokitika
The Lifeboat NZ | Hokitika
Tradies & Services in Hokitika
Tradies & services(14)
Allied Concrete
Auto Super Shoppes
Dwan and Andrews
Evan Jones Construction Ltd
Garador Garage Doors West Coast
HHE - Hamish Hamilton Electrical
Hokitika Community Trust KidsCare
Jake Ross Plumbing & Gas Ltd
Jeff Evans Ltd
MDS Engineering Solutions
P.M. Commlite Ltd
Service Engineering Ltd
Simpson Residential Ltd
Will Pilcher Electrical Ltd
Shops in Hokitika
Shops(29)
Addisons Clothing
Beds R Us NZ
BedsRus Hokitika
Bespoke Cafe
Carpet Court
Carved in Stone
Coasters Supermarket
Crt Store Hokitika
Crystal Envisions Nz
Four Square
Griffen and Smith Mitre 10 Hokitika
Houston Furniture
LaMar's Boutique NZ
McMullan ITM
Mitre 10 Hokitika
New World
NZ Ruby Rock Gallery
Ocean Paua
Oliver's Shoe Store
Postie Hokitika
Renton Hardware
Resene ColorShop Hokitika reseller
Second Chance Hokitika
Super Liquor Hokitika
The Bottle O Hokitika
Thomsons Meat Market
Traditional Jade
Waewae Gold
Waewae Pounamu
Beauty & Fitness in Hokitika
Beauty & fitness(25)
Bodyworx Fitness Centre
Bodyworx Fitnexx Centre
Boutique Beauty On The Beach
Claire Cut Hair Design
Dragonfly Hill
FIONA at GLOW
Glow Hairdressing
Hokitika Badminton Club
Hokitika Barbershop
Hokitika Boxing Club
Hokitika Gymnastics
Hokitika School of Dance
Hokitika Seido Karate
Hokitika Squash Club
Hokitika Tennis Club
Idol-Eyes Beauty
Maria's Beauty & Style
NS NAILS
Poutini Muay Thai
Pure Element Nails
Skin & Body by Jasmin
Tangles Hair Hokitika
The Hair Lounge
West Coast Badminton
Wests Rugby Football Club
Professional Services in Hokitika
Professional services(5)
Bonz 'N' Stonz Carving Studio
Cuffs Limited
Public Trust
Vaughn Fraser - Mortgage Adviser - West Coast
Wilding Smith and Co
Stay in Hokitika
Places to stay(19)
Beachfront Hotel
Bella Vista Hokitika
252 Beachside Motels & Holiday Park
Jade court motor lodge
STOP Caravan park
Firestation Boutique Hotel
Pioneer Hotel
Stopforths Premium Accommodation
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
Annabelle Motel
Stumpers Hotel
Hokitika Holiday Park
Fitzherbert Court Motel
Heritage Highway Motel
Bella Vista Hokitika Motel Accommodation
Drifting Sands, Hokitika, New Zealand
Aneden Motel
B&B on Hoffman
Ace Accommodation
Hokitika Weather
Current conditions: 10.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.7 | 13.34 | 8.2 | 11.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.41 | 12.11 | 6.52 | 10.53 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.12 | 10.08 | 8.46 | 8.94 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.33 | 8.85 | 9.19 | 7.18 |
| 🍂 May | 14.08 | 6.76 | 11.4 | 5.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.63 | 5.28 | 5.62 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.72 | 3.87 | 4.39 | 6.79 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.69 | 3.82 | 8.99 | 7.28 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.34 | 6.51 | 8.66 | 7.5 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.28 | 7.25 | 8.45 | 9.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.85 | 9.05 | 7.57 | 9.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.15 | 12.28 | 10.04 | 9.81 |
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