- Est. Median Value
- $498K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $186/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 67%
- Current Weather
- 1.5°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Makahu
Is Makahu a good place to live?
Makahu is home to roughly 663 people across 78.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Makahu scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 67% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $498K, and weekly rent typically sits around $186.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 1.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Makahu 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
- Safety50
- Amenities27
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability75
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport21
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $498K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $186/wk
- Median HH Income
- $76K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.3%
- 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
- What is the postcode for Makahu?
- The postcode for Makahu is 4392.
- What is the population of Makahu?
- Makahu has 663 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Makahu?
- The estimated median property value in Makahu is $498K. Median weekly rent is $186/week.
- Where is Makahu?
- Makahu is in Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand.
- Is Makahu a good place to live?
- Makahu scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Makahu Weather
Current conditions: 1.5°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.88 | 13.19 | 6.37 | 10.09 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.01 | 12.06 | 4.4 | 10.39 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.7 | 9.41 | 4.53 | 9.66 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.88 | 9.28 | 5.03 | 8.05 |
| 🍂 May | 13.84 | 7.21 | 4.69 | 6.93 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.69 | 5.74 | 2.35 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.39 | 4.62 | 3.22 | 6.71 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.32 | 3.62 | 5.84 | 7.72 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.55 | 6.2 | 5.27 | 9.12 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.08 | 7.03 | 5.23 | 9.52 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.72 | 8.95 | 4.57 | 9.73 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.41 | 11.8 | 4.93 | 9.9 |
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