- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 80/100
- Green Space
- 53%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~45 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Kauwahaia Island
Is Kauwahaia Island a good place to live?
Kauwahaia Island is home to roughly 1,089 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kauwahaia Island scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 80/100 and 53% green space.
Schools: Kauwahaia Island 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 $1.10M, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kauwahaia Island 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
- Safety80
- Amenities59
- Schools28
- Housing Affordability34
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.4%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Kauwahaia Island?
- Children living in Kauwahaia Island are in zone for Massey High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Kauwahaia Island?
- 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 population of Kauwahaia Island?
- Kauwahaia Island has 1,089 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Kauwahaia Island?
- The estimated median property value in Kauwahaia Island is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $450/week.
- Where is Kauwahaia Island?
- Kauwahaia Island is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Kauwahaia Island a good place to live?
- Kauwahaia Island scores 53/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kauwahaia Island
Schools in zone for Kauwahaia Island
Children living in Kauwahaia Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Massey High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2140 · decile 3
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kauwahaia Island. 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 3 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Kauwahaia Island Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.67 | 17.73 | 5.71 | 10.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.97 | 16.9 | 5.65 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.23 | 15.2 | 2.83 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.53 | 14.98 | 3.37 | 8.17 |
| 🍂 May | 17.02 | 12.63 | 4.88 | 7.7 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.6 | 11.39 | 3.61 | 7.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.57 | 10.17 | 5.22 | 7.22 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.39 | 9.4 | 3.07 | 8.33 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.92 | 11.65 | 4.51 | 9.21 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.98 | 12.28 | 3.69 | 9.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.03 | 13.66 | 2.96 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.68 | 15.96 | 3.95 | 11.06 |
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