- Est. Median Value
- $1.18M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $405/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 11.0°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Lake Wainamu
Is Lake Wainamu a good place to live?
Lake Wainamu is home to roughly 1,260 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Wainamu scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 4% green space.
Schools: Lake Wainamu 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 $1.18M, and weekly rent typically sits around $405.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Wainamu 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
- Safety85
- Amenities59
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability32
- Green space13
- Community67
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.18M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $405/wk
- Median HH Income
- $122K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.6%
- 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 Lake Wainamu?
- Children living in Lake Wainamu are in zone for Waitakere School, Massey High School, Waitakere College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lake Wainamu?
- 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 Lake Wainamu?
- Lake Wainamu has 1,260 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lake Wainamu?
- The estimated median property value in Lake Wainamu is $1.2M. Median weekly rent is $405/week.
- Where is Lake Wainamu?
- Lake Wainamu is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Lake Wainamu a good place to live?
- Lake Wainamu scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lake Wainamu
Schools in zone for Lake Wainamu
Children living in Lake Wainamu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Waitakere School
Full Primary · roll 404 · decile 5
Massey High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2140 · decile 3
Waitakere College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2004
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lake Wainamu. 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.
Lake Wainamu Weather
Current conditions: 11.0°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.54 | 17.57 | 5.71 | 10.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.82 | 16.74 | 5.65 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.08 | 15.06 | 2.83 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.37 | 14.83 | 3.37 | 8.17 |
| 🍂 May | 16.88 | 12.48 | 4.88 | 7.7 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.45 | 11.24 | 3.61 | 7.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.41 | 10.02 | 5.22 | 7.22 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.24 | 9.25 | 3.07 | 8.33 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.76 | 11.5 | 4.51 | 9.21 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.83 | 12.14 | 3.69 | 9.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.88 | 13.5 | 2.96 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.54 | 15.82 | 3.95 | 11.06 |
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