- Est. Median Value
- $404K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Safety Score
- 79/100
- Green Space
- 85%
- Current Weather
- 0.7°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~46 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Kaiata
Kaiata is a small locality south of Westport in the South Buller district, on the flat farming country between the town and the Buller River's lower southern reaches where the alluvial flats support the pastoral farming that the West Coast's rainfall makes consistently productive. The name is Māori, belonging to the locality's creek or waterway in the South Island's coastal West Coast naming tradition.
The farming around Kaiata is the South Buller model: sheep, beef and dairy on the flat alluvial country, with the beech forest on the steeper ground above and the Buller River's drainage network managing the water that the West Coast distributes with generosity. The locality sits in the productive coastal farming land south of Westport, where the river's lower terraces provide the level ground that the West Coast's mountainous terrain makes valuable.
Westport is minutes north with the full range of services, making Kaiata the outer fringe of the town's service catchment rather than a community requiring independent infrastructure. The farming families in the Kaiata area use the town for the schools, shopping and services that the West Coast's rural localities access from the nearest urban centre.
Children from Kaiata attend Westport's schools. The river keeps moving. The farms keep operating.
Is Kaiata a good place to live?
Kaiata is home to roughly 1,077 people across 53.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kaiata scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 79/100 and 85% green space.
Schools: Kaiata has 3 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 $404K, and weekly rent typically sits around $240.
Lifestyle: Kaiata has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 0.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kaiata 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
- Safety79
- Amenities12
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability93
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport15
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $404K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Median HH Income
- $55K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.3%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Kaiata?
- Kaiata is south of Westport in the South Buller district, on the flat alluvial farming country between the town and the lower Buller River's southern reaches.
- What is Kaiata like?
- A small West Coast farming locality on the flat South Buller land, with pastoral farming on the river terraces and Westport's services minutes north.
- What farming is done near Kaiata?
- Sheep, beef and dairy farming on the flat alluvial land of the South Buller, with the West Coast's rainfall making the pastures consistently productive.
- What schools serve Kaiata?
- Children from Kaiata attend Westport's schools, with Buller High School for secondary students.
- How do I get from Westport to Kaiata?
- By car, a short drive south of Westport on the South Buller roads.
- Which schools are in zone for Kaiata?
- Kaiata is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
- How do I check my school zone in Kaiata?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kaiata
Schools in zone for Kaiata
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Kaiata. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kaiata. 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 Kaiata that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
John Paul II High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 193 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Paparoa Range School
Full Primary · roll 68 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
Full Primary · roll 212 · decile 6 · 4.5 km away
Eat & Drink in Kaiata
Places to eat & drink(1)
House of Plates
Tradies & Services in Kaiata
Tradies & services(4)
Agripro Mechanical
Design Windows
Dobson's Challenge All But One Shop
Isaac Construction West Coast
Beauty & Fitness in Kaiata
Beauty & fitness(1)
Lush Locks - By Lee
Kaiata Weather
Current conditions: 0.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.61 | 13.03 | 8.14 | 11.25 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.26 | 11.89 | 5.39 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.76 | 9.96 | 9.14 | 8.82 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.04 | 8.85 | 7.47 | 7.12 |
| 🍂 May | 13.73 | 6.99 | 9.52 | 5.42 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.27 | 5.48 | 6.84 | 6.31 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.31 | 4.43 | 4.55 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.4 | 4.06 | 10.12 | 7.06 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.13 | 6.79 | 10.93 | 7.51 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.02 | 7.06 | 9.98 | 8.7 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.61 | 8.66 | 8.01 | 8.86 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.13 | 11.87 | 9.21 | 9.35 |
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