- Est. Median Value
- $1.50M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $566/wk
- Safety Score
- 57/100
- Green Space
- 31%
- Current Weather
- 3.2°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~69 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Matakatia
Is Matakatia a good place to live?
Matakatia is home to roughly 1,938 people across 1.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Matakatia scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 57/100 and 31% green space.
Schools: Matakatia has 6 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 $1.50M, and weekly rent typically sits around $566.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Matakatia 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
- Safety57
- Amenities10
- Schools93
- Housing Affordability25
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.50M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $566/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.0%
- 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 Matakatia?
- Children living in Matakatia are in zone for Whangaparaoa School (Auckland), Whangaparaoa College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Matakatia?
- 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 Matakatia?
- The postcode for Matakatia is 0930.
- What is the population of Matakatia?
- Matakatia has 1,938 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Matakatia?
- The estimated median property value in Matakatia is $1.5M. Median weekly rent is $566/week.
- Where is Matakatia?
- Matakatia is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Matakatia a good place to live?
- Matakatia scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Matakatia
Schools in zone for Matakatia
Children living in Matakatia have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whangaparaoa School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 795 · decile 8
Whangaparaoa College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1923 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Matakatia. 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 Matakatia that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wentworth College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 479 · 1.7 km away
Wentworth Primary
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 10 · 1.8 km away
Gulf Harbour School
Contributing · roll 531 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
Stanmore Bay School
Contributing · roll 488 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 12 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday 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.
Tradies & Services in Matakatia
Tradies & services(3)
JAE Carpet Cleaning Rodney
JAE Services Rodney
West & Sons Construction
Professional Services in Matakatia
Professional services(1)
Jo Lindsay Marriage Celebrant
Matakatia Weather
Current conditions: 3.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.73 | 17.51 | 6.65 | 9.99 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.97 | 16.52 | 6.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.05 | 14.15 | 2.05 | 10.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.66 | 14.52 | 2.97 | 8.55 |
| 🍂 May | 17.05 | 11.94 | 3.58 | 7.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.63 | 10.76 | 3.28 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.59 | 9.37 | 4.57 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.72 | 8.27 | 2.25 | 8.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.46 | 10.63 | 3.05 | 9.35 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.69 | 11.65 | 3.21 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.39 | 12.7 | 3.01 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.3 | 15.4 | 3.37 | 11.37 |
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