- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $520/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 29%
- Current Weather
- 12.0°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Mangawhai Heads
Is Mangawhai Heads a good place to live?
Mangawhai Heads is home to roughly 2,685 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mangawhai Heads scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 29% green space.
Schools: Mangawhai Heads has 4 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 $1.13M, and weekly rent typically sits around $520.
Lifestyle: Mangawhai Heads has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 12.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mangawhai Heads 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
- Safety60
- Amenities100
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space97
- Community89
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $520/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +34.6%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mangawhai Heads
Schools in zone for Mangawhai Heads
Children living in Mangawhai Heads have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mangawhai Beach School
Full Primary · roll 706 · decile 6
Otamatea High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 576 · decile 4
Rodney College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 371 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Mangawhai Heads. 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 Mangawhai Heads that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Mangawhai Hills College
Composite · roll 33 · 3.6 km away
Explore Mangawhai Heads
Things to do(6)
AirShed Hibiscus Coast
The studio.
Mangawhai Activity Zone
Hideaway Holiday Park Mangawhai
Rnr Charters
FIT365
Parks & green spaces(2)
Mangawhai Activity Zone
Hideaway Holiday Park Mangawhai
Healthcare(1)
Mangawhai Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Mangawhai Heads
Places to eat & drink(21)
Wood Street Pizzeria
Sand Bar
Harvest Blue Cafe
Ivy bistro
Brewed As.
Cafe Synergize
The Club Mangawhai
Ice Queen Gelato
Cafe MAZ
Brewed As.
Stingray Matt's Takeaway
Head Rock Bakery
Wood Street Freehouse
Toast on Wood Street
BK's Sushi
Oasis Bar & Eatery Mangawhai
Kōtare Cafe
Madly Indian
Gringas
Mean Burger Mangawhai
Greenview Cafe and Thai Restaurant Mangawhai
Tradies & Services in Mangawhai Heads
Tradies & services(18)
Bond Plumbing NZ LTD
Cool Wave Limited
Hydroscape Irrigation
Intech Designer Kitchens
Laser Electrical Mangawhai
Mangawhai Heads Auto Repairs Limited
Mangawhai Panel & Paint
MBL Earthmoving
Messy Whai Play
NF Construction
North Glass Ltd
Orang-Otang Tree Trimmers
Plumbuilt Northland Ltd
Sanctuary Interiors NZ
Stylish Homes
The Auto Surgery
Upscale Installs
Wyatt Landscape and Garden Supplies
Shops in Mangawhai Heads
Shops(7)
Bunnings Mangawhai
Four Square
Four Square Mangawhai Heads
Mangawhai ITM
Pasta E Basta
PlaceMakers Mangawhai
Super Liquor Mangawhai
Beauty & Fitness in Mangawhai Heads
Beauty & fitness(8)
AirShed Hibiscus Coast
Beauty Balance
FIT365
Heads of Hair
Rambling Rose Nails & Make-up
Rnr Charters
The Beauty Lab Mangawhai
The studio.
Professional Services in Mangawhai Heads
Professional services(6)
Aidan Hand Mortgages
Blue Wave Solutions
Buffalos Roast House
Club kitchen at The Mangawhai Club
Moirs Point Mangawhai
NinaGPhotographynz
Stay in Mangawhai Heads
Places to stay(5)
Mangawhai Chalets
Mangawhai Lodge
Coastal Cow Backpackers
Magical Mangawhai
Seabreeze
Mangawhai Heads Weather
Current conditions: 12.0°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.44 | 17.73 | 6.79 | 9.82 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.72 | 16.65 | 6.7 | 10.21 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.3 | 14.57 | 1.52 | 9.97 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.83 | 14.86 | 5.06 | 8.32 |
| 🍂 May | 17.36 | 12.56 | 3.65 | 7.83 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.86 | 11.19 | 3.59 | 6.81 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.95 | 9.87 | 4.4 | 7.49 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.96 | 8.82 | 2.6 | 8.18 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.61 | 11.06 | 3.01 | 9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.54 | 12.13 | 3.3 | 9.82 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.27 | 13 | 2.96 | 10.85 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.05 | 15.93 | 4.28 | 10.97 |
Mangawhai Heads Community
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