- Est. Median Value
- $980K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $720/wk
- Safety Score
- 54/100
- Green Space
- 60%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~71 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Kenepuru
Is Kenepuru a good place to live?
Kenepuru is home to roughly 1,002 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kenepuru scores 64 out of 100, with a safety score of 54/100 and 60% green space.
Schools: Kenepuru has 31 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 $980K, and weekly rent typically sits around $720.
Lifestyle: Kenepuru has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 9.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kenepuru 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
- Safety54
- Amenities100
- Schools66
- Housing Affordability38
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $980K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $720/wk
- Median HH Income
- $109K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +283.9%
- 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 Kenepuru
Schools in zone for Kenepuru
Children living in Kenepuru have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mana College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 520 · decile 2
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kenepuru. 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 Kenepuru that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wellington S D A School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 0.6 km away
Linden School
Contributing · roll 108 · decile 5 · 1.2 km away
He Huarahi Tamariki
Teen Parent Unit · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
Tawa Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 455 · 1.5 km away
Bishop Viard College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 390 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
Tawa College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1054 · 1.6 km away
Porirua Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.6 km away
Hampton Hill School
Contributing · roll 107 · decile 7 · 1.7 km away
Greenacres School
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
Porirua East School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 3 · 2.3 km away
Tawa School
Full Primary · roll 406 · decile 6 · 2.4 km away
Porirua School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 2 · 2.5 km away
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Specialist School · roll 152 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Contributing · roll 154 · decile 1 · 3.0 km away
Windley School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 1 · 3.0 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 6 · 3.1 km away
Redwood School (Tawa)
Contributing · roll 299 · decile 7 · 3.4 km away
Cannons Creek School
Contributing · roll 127 · decile 1 · 3.5 km away
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Contributing · roll 83 · decile 4 · 3.5 km away
Aotea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1375 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
Ngati Toa School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
Brandon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 166 · decile 1 · 3.9 km away
Maraeroa School
Contributing · roll 150 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Porirua College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 602 · decile 1 · 4.2 km away
Russell School (Porirua East)
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 1 · 4.3 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 169 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Contributing · roll 16 · decile 4 · 4.5 km away
Titahi Bay School
Contributing · roll 361 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Explore Kenepuru
Things to do(5)
WOF CrossFit Kids
North City Tenpin
The Chrome Academy
Colonial Knob Summit
Porirua Adventure Park
Parks & green spaces(2)
Colonial Knob Summit
Porirua Adventure Park
Healthcare(3)
Te Whare Ra Uta
Kenepuru Community Hospital
Puketiro Centre
Eat & Drink in Kenepuru
Places to eat & drink(3)
Richies Pies & Coffee
Elemental Eats
The Kumara Pie
Tradies & Services in Kenepuru
Tradies & services(40)
All Auto Electrical Ltd
BA Heat Pumps
Chemwash Exterior Cleaning
Chemwash Exterior Cleaning Wellington
Collins Lifting Limited - Crane Hire
Dales Autos Ltd - Panel and paint
DC Systems
Final Touch Wellington
Fisher Windows Wellington
Goodyear Autocare Porirua
Harbour City Chem-Dry
Heritage Homes Wellington
HotChilly
Kenepuru Automotive Services
Kenepuru Car Service Centre
Legacy Contracting Demolition & Heavy Haulage
Li'l Champs Early Learning Centre Kenepuru Landing
Like It Kitchens
Mana Bearing Supplies
Milestones Homes Kāpiti
North City Automotive
North City Diesel
North City Motors
North City Service and Tyre
Orkney Group
PlumbSpec - Wellington Plumbers & Gasfitters
Precision Group Limited
R S Lane Panel & Paint - Kenepuru, Porirua
Rapid Earthworks
Shocks, Brakes and Tyres
Solid Roofing Solutions
Swittch
The Surgery
The Tyre Clinic
Vaughano's Diesel Service
Vehicle Service 2000
Vision Installations Ltd
Wall Place Panel and Paint
Wellington Lightweight Roofing
Wilmac Transport Services Ltd
Shops in Kenepuru
Shops(20)
Black Beauty Caravan
CARTERS - Porirua
Devon & Patterson Flooring & Outlet Store
Eversure Double Glazing
Floor Court Porirua
Flooring Xtra Porirua
Kitchen Distinction
Moederland
Moore Wilson's
Plumbing World
Premier Collections
Taylor Made Blinds
The Bottle-O Porirua
The Brewstore
The Double Glazing Company
The Mill Liquorsave
Wattyl Paint Centre Wellington
Wellington Kitchen & Bathroom
Wellington Scaffolding Services
Wild Chef NZ
Beauty & Fitness in Kenepuru
Beauty & fitness(5)
3/11 Studios
Kd One Skincare & Cosmetics
North City Tenpin
The Chrome Academy
WOF CrossFit Kids
Professional Services in Kenepuru
Professional services(6)
Am Hire
Grant's Upholstery Services
Henric Stone Benchtops
Nailgun Solutions
rakau mahi services
Unite Recruit Limited
Kenepuru Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.97 | 14.3 | 1.68 | 12.01 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.79 | 14.31 | 5.22 | 9.93 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.18 | 12.42 | 2.84 | 9.8 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.91 | 11.14 | 3.64 | 8.37 |
| 🍂 May | 14.9 | 9.57 | 4.22 | 6.95 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.16 | 7.94 | 4.45 | 6.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.08 | 7.07 | 4.71 | 5.8 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.01 | 7.34 | 5.12 | 7.29 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.56 | 8.5 | 3.78 | 8.35 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.56 | 8.87 | 3.35 | 9.83 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.71 | 11.25 | 3.61 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.66 | 13.2 | 3.14 | 10.79 |
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