- Est. Median Value
- $601K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 26%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Kaiwhata
Is Kaiwhata a good place to live?
Kaiwhata is home to roughly 939 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kaiwhata scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 26% green space.
Schools: Kaiwhata 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 $601K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kaiwhata 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
- Safety55
- Amenities41
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space87
- Community44
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $601K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $105K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.9%
- 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 Kaiwhata
Schools in zone for Kaiwhata
Children living in Kaiwhata have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kuranui College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 778 · decile 6
Gladstone School (Masterton)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 9
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kaiwhata. 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.
Kaiwhata Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.8 | 14.64 | 2.96 | 11.09 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.08 | 14.75 | 6.2 | 9.53 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.75 | 12.65 | 2.67 | 9.47 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.65 | 11.39 | 1.92 | 8.47 |
| 🍂 May | 15.34 | 9.75 | 3.08 | 7.1 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.48 | 8.88 | 2.42 | 5.95 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.62 | 7.48 | 4.16 | 5.98 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.99 | 7.1 | 3.05 | 7 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.56 | 8.23 | 3.52 | 8.28 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.95 | 9.13 | 2.01 | 9.41 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.9 | 11.52 | 2.88 | 10.7 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.89 | 13.76 | 3.85 | 10.22 |
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