- Est. Median Value
- $772K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 78/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 4.6°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~47 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Maewa
Is Maewa a good place to live?
Maewa is home to roughly 6,699 people across 8.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Maewa scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 78/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Maewa has 7 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 $772K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Maewa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Maewa 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
- Safety78
- Amenities10
- Schools60
- Housing Affordability49
- Green space16
- Community100
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $772K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +19.7%
- 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 Maewa?
- Children living in Maewa are in zone for Cornerstone Christian School, Feilding High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Maewa?
- 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 postcode for Maewa?
- The postcode for Maewa is 4702.
- What is the population of Maewa?
- Maewa has 6,699 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Maewa?
- The estimated median property value in Maewa is $772K. Median weekly rent is $350/week.
- Where is Maewa?
- Maewa is in Manawatu, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand.
- Is Maewa a good place to live?
- Maewa scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Maewa
Schools in zone for Maewa
Children living in Maewa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Cornerstone Christian School
Composite · roll 597 · decile 7
Feilding High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1698
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Maewa. 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 Maewa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Lytton Street School
Contributing · roll 552 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
North Street School
Full Primary · roll 336 · decile 3 · 1.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Feilding)
Full Primary · roll 72 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Feilding Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 327 · decile 5 · 2.4 km away
Manchester Street School
Contributing · roll 375 · decile 6 · 2.9 km away
Explore Maewa
Things to do(1)
Thistle Highland Dancers
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Maewa
Tradies & services(1)
R&A Automotive
Shops in Maewa
Shops(1)
The Fragrant Garden
Beauty & Fitness in Maewa
Beauty & fitness(1)
Thistle Highland Dancers
Stay in Maewa
Places to stay(1)
Bat living 21 03
Maewa Weather
Current conditions: 4.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.45 | 13.87 | 3.18 | 11.45 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.61 | 13.79 | 5.22 | 9.96 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.54 | 11.57 | 3.03 | 9.57 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.2 | 10.45 | 2.54 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 May | 15.56 | 8.53 | 4.05 | 7.36 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.56 | 7.43 | 2.64 | 6.76 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.52 | 6.44 | 4.43 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.85 | 6.01 | 4.14 | 7.18 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.59 | 7.41 | 3.94 | 8.43 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.94 | 8.4 | 3.52 | 9.31 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.18 | 10.55 | 3.94 | 10.37 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.81 | 12.84 | 3.68 | 10.8 |
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