- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 90/100
- Green Space
- 3%
- Current Weather
- 4.0°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~35 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Kakapuaka
Is Kakapuaka a good place to live?
Kakapuaka is home to roughly 2,610 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kakapuaka scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 90/100 and 3% green space.
Schools: Kakapuaka has 5 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 $478K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kakapuaka 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
- Safety90
- Amenities10
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.4%
- 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 Kakapuaka
Schools in zone for Kakapuaka
Children living in Kakapuaka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Full Primary · roll 203 · decile 6
Warepa School
Full Primary · roll 64 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kakapuaka. 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 Kakapuaka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
South Otago High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 3.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Full Primary · roll 64 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Balclutha School
Full Primary · roll 216 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Tradies & Services in Kakapuaka
Tradies & services(1)
JE Systems
Beauty & Fitness in Kakapuaka
Beauty & fitness(1)
Mane Hairdressing
Kakapuaka Weather
Current conditions: 4.0°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.65 | 10.7 | 2.07 | 11.01 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.8 | 10.12 | 2.12 | 9.89 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.83 | 8.31 | 2.89 | 8.41 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.92 | 7.24 | 2.12 | 6.5 |
| 🍂 May | 11.69 | 4.99 | 2.16 | 5.26 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.33 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.19 | 2.85 | 2.6 | 5.58 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.55 | 1.86 | 1.3 | 7.09 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.71 | 4.36 | 3.04 | 7.61 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.12 | 5.12 | 4.63 | 8.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.87 | 6.36 | 2.41 | 10 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.43 | 9.43 | 3.01 | 9.69 |
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