- Est. Median Value
- $669K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 8.7°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Matahiwi
Is Matahiwi a good place to live?
Matahiwi is home to roughly 1,146 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Matahiwi scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 63/100 and 4% green space.
Schools: Matahiwi 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 $669K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Matahiwi has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Matahiwi 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
- Safety63
- Amenities10
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space14
- Community67
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $669K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $116K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.9%
- 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 Matahiwi
Schools in zone for Matahiwi
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Matahiwi. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Matahiwi. 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 Matahiwi that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ōpaki School
Full Primary · roll 175 · decile 9 · 3.0 km away
Fernridge School
Contributing · roll 196 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 277 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Douglas Park School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 5 · 4.9 km away
Explore Matahiwi
Things to do(1)
Rosswood Equestrian
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.
Beauty & Fitness in Matahiwi
Beauty & fitness(1)
Rosswood Equestrian
Professional Services in Matahiwi
Professional services(1)
Oldfield Accounting and Advisory
Stay in Matahiwi
Places to stay(1)
Walnut Cottage
Matahiwi Weather
Current conditions: 8.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21 | 12.92 | 5.82 | 9 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.84 | 12.41 | 5.25 | 9.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.42 | 9.92 | 2.62 | 8.66 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.21 | 9.3 | 3.67 | 6.94 |
| 🍂 May | 14.42 | 7.02 | 3.66 | 6.54 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.58 | 5.86 | 3.47 | 5.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.83 | 4.65 | 3.77 | 5.61 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.77 | 4.14 | 4.14 | 5.94 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.2 | 6.21 | 4.83 | 7.12 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.81 | 7.31 | 3.76 | 8.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.28 | 9.31 | 3.66 | 8.72 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.3 | 12.19 | 4.34 | 8.22 |
Matahiwi Community
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