- Est. Median Value
- $464K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $238/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- -2.4°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Maharahara
Is Maharahara a good place to live?
Maharahara is home to roughly 146 people across 35.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Maharahara scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Maharahara has 1 school 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 $464K, and weekly rent typically sits around $238.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is -2.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Maharahara 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
- Safety60
- Amenities32
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability81
- Green space17
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $464K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $238/wk
- Median HH Income
- $91K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.6%
- 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 Maharahara?
- Children living in Maharahara are in zone for Ruahine School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Maharahara?
- 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 Maharahara?
- The postcode for Maharahara is 4972.
- What is the population of Maharahara?
- Maharahara has 146 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Maharahara?
- The estimated median property value in Maharahara is $464K. Median weekly rent is $238/week.
- Where is Maharahara?
- Maharahara is in Tararua, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand.
- Is Maharahara a good place to live?
- Maharahara scores 48/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Maharahara
Schools in zone for Maharahara
Children living in Maharahara have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Ruahine School
Full Primary · roll 162 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Maharahara. 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.
Maharahara Weather
Current conditions: -2.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.41 | 12.57 | 5.38 | 9.83 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.92 | 12.37 | 5.39 | 9.76 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.59 | 9.34 | 2.74 | 9.33 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.68 | 8.88 | 2.37 | 7.8 |
| 🍂 May | 13.69 | 6.3 | 3.51 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.86 | 6 | 3.14 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.75 | 4.4 | 3.39 | 5.59 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.08 | 3.3 | 3.12 | 7.03 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.51 | 6.03 | 4.48 | 8.41 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.1 | 7.1 | 3.47 | 9.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.35 | 8.88 | 3.07 | 9.26 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.55 | 11.74 | 3.61 | 9.67 |
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