- Est. Median Value
- $1.63M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 57/100
- Green Space
- 23%
- Current Weather
- 15.2°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~69 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Matakana
Is Matakana a good place to live?
Matakana is home to roughly 1,641 people across 32.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Matakana scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 57/100 and 23% green space.
Schools: Matakana 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 $1.63M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: Matakana has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 15.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Matakana 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
- Safety57
- Amenities100
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability23
- Green space76
- Community78
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.63M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $107K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.3%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Matakana?
- Children living in Matakana are in zone for Matakana School, Mahurangi College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Matakana?
- 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 Matakana?
- The postcode for Matakana is 0985.
- What is the population of Matakana?
- Matakana has 1,641 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Matakana?
- The estimated median property value in Matakana is $1.6M. Median weekly rent is $550/week.
- Where is Matakana?
- Matakana is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Matakana a good place to live?
- Matakana scores 63/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Matakana
Schools in zone for Matakana
Children living in Matakana have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Matakana School
Contributing · roll 345 · decile 9
Mahurangi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1586 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Matakana. 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, varies by street)
Collection weeks vary by street in Matakana — use the Auckland Council tool to confirm your exact schedule.
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday 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 Matakana
Things to do(8)
Morris and James Pottery
Fitness Matakana
Tawharanui Regional Park
Matakana Tennis Club
Matakana Country Park
Country Park Express
Matakana Equestrian Park
Saltwater Eco
Parks & green spaces(3)
Tawharanui Regional Park
Matakana Country Park
Country Park Express
Healthcare(2)
My Doctor
Coast To Coast Healthcare
Eat & Drink in Matakana
Places to eat & drink(25)
Rusty Pelican Sports Bar
The Coffee Pot-tery Café
8 Wired Brewing Barrelworks
Matakana Village Pub
Smiths
Tramcar Diner
Zen Den
Jin Jin
Matakana Market Kitchen
The Stables
Matakana Bacon Company
Bramble
Matakana Oysters
Matakana Coffee Roasters
Cafe Nectar at Morris and James
The Vintry
Ringawera Baker
Perfectly Imperfect
Lamingtons
The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
Hub Matakana
Matakana Village Takeaways
Goose Bakery
Matakana Patisserie
Batter & Salt Matakana
Tradies & Services in Matakana
Tradies & services(10)
Bidwill Construction
Haus Plumbing
Kiel Marshall Builders
Map Masters
Matakana Roof & Cladding
Matakana Village Preschool
Sparkle Cleaning Matakana
Totara Hill Montessori
TreeContracts
Warkworth House Inspections
Shops in Matakana
Shops(24)
Armacon Ltd
Cream of Matakana
Daily Organics
Deb’s Closet
Design Pod Matakana
Elle + Riley Cashmere
Four Square Matakana
Matakana Butchery
Matakana dairy
Matakana ITM
Matakana Liquor Centre
Pigment.
Quinta Feijoas
Rem & Rose Organics
Sole Central Matakana
Squirrel Tree Matakana
Studio Matakana
Summer Sessions
Takana Native Trees Ltd
The Bach Matakana
Two Boutique
Unity Collection
Vectral Outdoor Lighting
Viet Q Foods
Beauty & Fitness in Matakana
Beauty & fitness(14)
Blush Beauty Lounge
Fitness Matakana
Grace Adams Injectables
Lady Barber
LOVEbeauty Matakana
Luxe Hair Matakana
Matakana Equestrian Park
Matakana Tennis Club
Moin Moin Hairdressing
Mu Beauty
Needle and Rose Cosmetic Tattoo
Noir Blonde
Saltwater Eco
Uptown Tattoo
Professional Services in Matakana
Professional services(2)
Brightwin
Matakana Grooming Studio
Stay in Matakana
Places to stay(5)
Matakana Motel
Matakana Village Cottage Accommodation
Barn Seven Matakana - Boutique Accommodation
Riverside Matakana
The Green Tent
Matakana Weather
Current conditions: 15.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.3 | 17.23 | 6.6 | 10 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.56 | 16.28 | 6.06 | 10.46 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.83 | 14.13 | 1.74 | 10.29 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.31 | 14.33 | 5.09 | 8.69 |
| 🍂 May | 16.74 | 11.94 | 3.78 | 7.92 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.33 | 10.74 | 3.87 | 7.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.38 | 9.25 | 4.18 | 7.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.42 | 8.05 | 2.17 | 8.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.22 | 10.34 | 3.02 | 9.38 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.22 | 11.39 | 3.22 | 10.32 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.08 | 12.37 | 2.89 | 11.18 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.7 | 15.08 | 4.29 | 11.52 |
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