- Est. Median Value
- $487K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 14%
- Current Weather
- 1.3°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Maerewhenua
Is Maerewhenua a good place to live?
Maerewhenua is home to roughly 993 people across 54.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Maerewhenua scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 14% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $487K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 1.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Maerewhenua 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
- Amenities22
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability77
- Green space46
- Community44
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $487K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.6%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the postcode for Maerewhenua?
- The postcode for Maerewhenua is 9494.
- What is the population of Maerewhenua?
- Maerewhenua has 993 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Maerewhenua?
- The estimated median property value in Maerewhenua is $487K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Maerewhenua?
- Maerewhenua is in Waitaki, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Maerewhenua a good place to live?
- Maerewhenua scores 52/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Maerewhenua Weather
Current conditions: 1.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.67 | 10.03 | 3 | 10.65 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.45 | 9.34 | 2.3 | 10.56 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.92 | 6.98 | 3.46 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.85 | 5.47 | 2.99 | 8.07 |
| 🍂 May | 11.05 | 2.88 | 1.45 | 6.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.54 | 1.61 | 1.78 | 5.79 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.22 | 0.56 | 1.91 | 6.64 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.62 | 0.28 | 1.53 | 8.16 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.65 | 2.22 | 3.75 | 9.46 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.33 | 4 | 4.42 | 10.49 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.9 | 6.1 | 4.7 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.67 | 8.83 | 5.77 | 10.14 |
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