- Est. Median Value
- $679K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Safety Score
- 44/100
- Green Space
- 63%
- Current Weather
- 10.9°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~81 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Mākaro / Ward Island
Is Mākaro / Ward Island a good place to live?
Mākaro / Ward Island is home to roughly 2,796 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mākaro / Ward Island scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 44/100 and 63% green space.
Schools: Mākaro / Ward Island has 10 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 $679K, and weekly rent typically sits around $600.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mākaro / Ward Island 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
- Safety44
- Amenities41
- Schools87
- Housing Affordability55
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $679K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Median HH Income
- $133K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.2%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mākaro / Ward Island
Schools in zone for Mākaro / Ward Island
Children living in Mākaro / Ward Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary · roll 260 · decile 5
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
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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 Mākaro / Ward Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Muritai School
Full Primary · roll 328 · decile 10 · 2.1 km away
Wellesley College
Full Primary · roll 231 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
Miramar North School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 7 · 4.2 km away
Worser Bay School
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Composite · roll 175 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Seatoun School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Full Primary · roll 37 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away
Miramar Central School
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 5 · 5.0 km away
Mākaro / Ward Island Weather
Current conditions: 10.9°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.42 | 14.83 | 1.69 | 11.84 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.23 | 14.82 | 5.28 | 9.79 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.61 | 12.96 | 3.06 | 9.54 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.31 | 11.65 | 3.65 | 8.27 |
| 🍂 May | 15.27 | 10.12 | 4.05 | 6.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.52 | 8.6 | 3.92 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.44 | 7.62 | 4.85 | 5.7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.35 | 7.68 | 5.11 | 7.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.92 | 8.94 | 3.89 | 8.16 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.94 | 9.42 | 3.46 | 9.57 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.25 | 11.71 | 3.81 | 11.05 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.23 | 13.64 | 3.39 | 10.54 |
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