- Est. Median Value
- $476K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 52%
- Current Weather
- -2.4°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Kakapotahi
Is Kakapotahi a good place to live?
Kakapotahi is home to roughly 70 people across 583.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kakapotahi scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 52% green space.
Schools: Kakapotahi 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 $476K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Kakapotahi has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is -2.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kakapotahi 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
- Safety81
- Amenities10
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $476K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $63K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.7%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Kakapotahi?
- Children living in Kakapotahi are in zone for South Westland Area School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Kakapotahi?
- 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.
- What is the postcode for Kakapotahi?
- The postcode for Kakapotahi is 7885.
- How much do houses cost in Kakapotahi?
- The estimated median property value in Kakapotahi is $476K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Kakapotahi?
- Kakapotahi is in Westland, West Coast, New Zealand.
- Is Kakapotahi a good place to live?
- Kakapotahi scores 55/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kakapotahi
Schools in zone for Kakapotahi
Children living in Kakapotahi 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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kakapotahi. 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.
Explore Kakapotahi
Things to do(1)
River gauges
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.
Stay in Kakapotahi
Places to stay(1)
Paramata Lodge
Kakapotahi Weather
Current conditions: -2.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 16.79 | 9.35 | 20.45 | 9.76 |
| ☀️ Feb | 15.1 | 7.72 | 20.89 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 Mar | 12.59 | 5.4 | 18.23 | 7.36 |
| 🍂 Apr | 11.96 | 5.03 | 24.3 | 6.03 |
| 🍂 May | 9.27 | 3.08 | 20.7 | 5.29 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.02 | 1.69 | 11.89 | 5.79 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.84 | -0.12 | 7.9 | 5.81 |
| ❄️ Aug | 6.26 | -0.81 | 16.94 | 6.28 |
| 🌸 Sep | 8.06 | 1.42 | 26.24 | 5.49 |
| 🌸 Oct | 10.14 | 2.75 | 20.2 | 7.27 |
| 🌸 Nov | 12.01 | 4.86 | 21.93 | 7.2 |
| ☀️ Dec | 15.05 | 8.24 | 23.49 | 8.42 |
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