- Est. Median Value
- $447K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $310/wk
- Safety Score
- 43/100
- Green Space
- 37%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~82 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Kawakawa
Is Kawakawa a good place to live?
Kawakawa is home to roughly 1,482 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kawakawa scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 43/100 and 37% green space.
Schools: Kawakawa 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 $447K, and weekly rent typically sits around $310.
Lifestyle: Kawakawa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kawakawa 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
- Safety43
- Amenities100
- Schools20
- Housing Affordability84
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $447K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $310/wk
- Median HH Income
- $80K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.2%
- 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 Kawakawa
Schools in zone for Kawakawa
Children living in Kawakawa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Bay of Islands College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 499 · decile 1
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kawakawa. 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 Kawakawa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kawakawa Primary School
Full Primary · roll 229 · decile 2 · 4.5 km away
Karetu School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
Explore Kawakawa
Things to do(9)
Bay of Islands Vintage Railway
United Kawakawa Rugby/Netball
Bay of Islands Swimming Club
Te Hononga Hundertwasser Memorial Park
Kawakawa Hundertwasser Memorial Centre
Kawakawa District War Memorial
Bay Of Islands Archery Club
Kawakawa Bowling Club
Johnson Park
Parks & green spaces(3)
Te Hononga Hundertwasser Memorial Park
Kawakawa District War Memorial
Johnson Park
Healthcare(3)
Bay of Islands Hospital
Kawakawa Pharmacy
Kawakawa Hospital
Eat & Drink in Kawakawa
Places to eat & drink(21)
Railway Station Café
Yantra Kawakawa
Hunter Star Hotel
Konnie's Cafe
North Indian Food
Klondike Ale House
Hank's Sushi
Bay of Islands Bakeries
Istanbul kebab kawakawa
Kawakawa Sushi
Railway Station Cafe
Catering Box
Kawakawa Rsa Club
Kawakawa Bakehouse Cafe & Roast
Yantra
Kawakawa & Tai Tokerau
Foodie FIX - Kitchen
Stumpy's Fresh Seafood
Konnie's Kafe
Pizza Place and Ice Cream Parlour
Stumpys Fish Kawakawa
Tradies & Services in Kawakawa
Tradies & services(6)
Kawakawa Auto Services
Kawakawa Electrical Ltd
Kawakawa Engineering Group LTD
Kawakawa Tyre service
Madcanix
Skylark Detailing Customs
Shops in Kawakawa
Shops(13)
Deadringer Designs
Floorit
Four Square
Four Square Kawakawa
G & H Meats
Joyce Quality Meats
Kawakawa Four Square
Kawakawa Hammer Hardware
Kiwi liquor kawakawa
Mitre 10
Super Liquor
Vip Superette
Wildkare Oysters
Beauty & Fitness in Kawakawa
Beauty & fitness(9)
Bay Of Islands Archery Club
Bay of Islands Swimming Club
Cutters Hair Design
ExSalonce hair and beauty
Kawakawa Bowling Club
Kawakawa Hundertwasser Memorial Centre
Studio Edit
United Kawakawa Rugby/Netball
Vibe Hair and Lash Studio
Stay in Kawakawa
Places to stay(4)
Hundertwasser Park Freedom Camping Site
Star Hotel
Hunter Star Hotel
Kawakawa Centre Point Motel
Kawakawa Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.75 | 16.35 | 6.59 | 10.01 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.1 | 15.47 | 5.23 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.65 | 12.78 | 0.81 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.87 | 13.33 | 4.83 | 7.94 |
| 🍂 May | 17.11 | 10.93 | 5.01 | 7.73 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.54 | 9.11 | 3.95 | 6.67 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.8 | 8.18 | 3.97 | 7.59 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.7 | 7.12 | 3.29 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.76 | 9.19 | 3.54 | 9.09 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.53 | 10.37 | 4.94 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.69 | 11.07 | 2.74 | 11 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.42 | 14.51 | 3.97 | 10.6 |
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