- Est. Median Value
- $794K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $430/wk
- Safety Score
- 22/100
- Green Space
- 33%
- Current Weather
- 11.2°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~103 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Manukau Heads
Is Manukau Heads a good place to live?
Manukau Heads is home to roughly 3,081 people across 43.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Manukau Heads scores 34 out of 100, with a safety score of 22/100 and 33% green space.
Schools: Manukau Heads has 2 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 $794K, and weekly rent typically sits around $430.
Lifestyle: Manukau Heads has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Manukau 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
- Safety22
- Amenities10
- Schools42
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $794K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $430/wk
- Median HH Income
- $91K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.5%
- 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 Manukau Heads?
- Children living in Manukau Heads are in zone for Waiuku College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Manukau Heads?
- 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 Manukau Heads?
- The postcode for Manukau Heads is 2684.
- What is the population of Manukau Heads?
- Manukau Heads has 3,081 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Manukau Heads?
- The estimated median property value in Manukau Heads is $794K. Median weekly rent is $430/week.
- Where is Manukau Heads?
- Manukau Heads is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Manukau Heads a good place to live?
- Manukau Heads scores 34/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Manukau Heads
Schools in zone for Manukau Heads
Children living in Manukau Heads have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Waiuku College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1022 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Manukau 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 Manukau Heads that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Awhitu District School
Full Primary · roll 99 · decile 6 · 4.6 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 10 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Manukau Heads
Things to do(1)
Graham's Bay
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.
Eat & Drink in Manukau Heads
Places to eat & drink(1)
Purple Haze Lavender
Shops in Manukau Heads
Shops(1)
Pleasant Valley Blueberries
Beauty & Fitness in Manukau Heads
Beauty & fitness(1)
Graham's Bay
Stay in Manukau Heads
Places to stay(1)
Big Bay Holiday Park
Manukau Heads Weather
Current conditions: 11.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.7 | 17.56 | 6.27 | 9.95 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.14 | 16.85 | 5.88 | 10.51 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.03 | 15.28 | 3.17 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.27 | 14.73 | 3.2 | 8.5 |
| 🍂 May | 16.61 | 12.31 | 4.43 | 7.51 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.26 | 10.7 | 3.33 | 7.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.17 | 9.66 | 3.86 | 7.24 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.12 | 8.83 | 2.77 | 8.25 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.76 | 11.3 | 4.14 | 9.4 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.91 | 12.02 | 3.52 | 10.2 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.33 | 13.47 | 3.52 | 11.1 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.4 | 15.98 | 3.84 | 11.21 |
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