- Est. Median Value
- $778K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $466/wk
- Safety Score
- 78/100
- Green Space
- 26%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~47 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Maunu
Maunu is a western Whangarei suburb around 5 km west of the central city, on the rising land towards the Maungatapere countryside. It's a settled residential suburb with around 3,500 residents and the kind of leafy, semi-rural character that comes from being on the western edge of Whangarei's urban footprint.
The standout local feature is the Whangarei Museum Heritage Park: a 25-hectare heritage park on Heritage Park Road that houses Kiwi North (the regional museum), a kiwi house, a colonial village reconstruction with historic buildings relocated from across Northland, and the Kiwi North observatory. The complex is one of Whangarei's main visitor attractions and a major draw for school groups across the region.
The Maunu shops on Maunu Road are compact: a Four Square, takeaways, the local pharmacy and a small mix of suburban retail. Most major shopping is done at central Whangarei or the Tikipunga area.
Maunu School (state co-ed primary) handles the local primary. Older students typically attend Whangarei Boys' High or Whangarei Girls' High. Most homes are 1970s and 1980s on larger sections than central Whangarei, with mature gardens and the kind of streetscape that rewards walking.
Is Maunu a good place to live?
Maunu is home to roughly 4,293 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Maunu scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 78/100 and 26% green space.
Schools: Maunu has 7 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 $778K, and weekly rent typically sits around $466.
Lifestyle: Maunu has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Maunu 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.
Map
Livability Breakdown
- Safety78
- Amenities36
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space87
- Community89
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $778K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $466/wk
- Median HH Income
- $133K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +19.6%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Maunu?
- Maunu is a western Whangarei suburb around 5 km west of the central city, on the road towards Maungatapere. It borders Horahora (east), Raumanga (south) and the rural land of Maungatapere (west).
- What is the Whangarei Museum Heritage Park?
- The Whangarei Museum Heritage Park on Heritage Park Road is a 25-hectare heritage complex housing Kiwi North (the regional museum), a kiwi house, a colonial village reconstruction with historic buildings and the Kiwi North observatory.
- What is Kiwi North?
- Kiwi North is the Whangarei regional museum at the Heritage Park, with exhibitions on Northland history, geology, Māori taonga and natural history. Includes a working kiwi house with nocturnal kiwi viewing and the regional observatory.
- What schools are in Maunu?
- Maunu School (state co-ed primary, years 1 to 6) is the main local school. Older students typically attend Whangarei Boys' High School or Whangarei Girls' High School in central Whangarei.
- How do I get from Whangarei CBD to Maunu?
- By car, around 8 to 12 minutes via Maunu Road. Bus services run regularly from the Whangarei central interchange to Maunu, with most services continuing on to Maungatapere.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Maunu
Schools in zone for Maunu
Children living in Maunu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Maunu School
Contributing · roll 311 · decile 8
Whangārei Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1464 · decile 4
Whangārei Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1540 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Maunu. 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 Maunu that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Pompallier Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 654 · decile 7 · 1.5 km away
Manaia View School
Full Primary · roll 185 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
He Mataariki School for Teen Parents
Teen Parent Unit · 3.9 km away
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 2 · 4.5 km away
Explore Maunu
Things to do(5)
Native Bird Recovery Centre
Puriri Park
Heritage Park, Whangarei
Parihaka MTB Park
Maunu Tennis Club
Parks & green spaces(3)
Puriri Park
Heritage Park, Whangarei
Parihaka MTB Park
Healthcare(2)
Tui Medical Centre
Unichem
Eat & Drink in Maunu
Places to eat & drink(3)
Jolt Cafe
Tiffanys Coffee Lounge
Khane Bahar
Tradies & Services in Maunu
Tradies & services(4)
Camco Engineering
CIR - Carpet Inspection & Repair
CJ Building Services
Manawa Landcare
Shops in Maunu
Shops(3)
For the Love of Tams
Tamco Condiments
Tui Crescent Foodmarket
Beauty & Fitness in Maunu
Beauty & fitness(1)
Maunu Tennis Club
Maunu Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.83 | 16.42 | 6.42 | 10.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.22 | 15.34 | 5.79 | 10.5 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.64 | 12.84 | 0.96 | 10.22 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.87 | 13.43 | 3.94 | 8.24 |
| 🍂 May | 17.06 | 10.96 | 3.62 | 8.09 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.54 | 9.43 | 3.89 | 7.01 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.7 | 8.25 | 4.02 | 7.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.77 | 7.18 | 2.78 | 8.21 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.8 | 9.51 | 3.02 | 9.33 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.71 | 10.57 | 4.47 | 10.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.78 | 11.36 | 2.95 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.91 | 14.71 | 3.7 | 11.15 |
Maunu Community
Reviews of Maunu
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Maunu is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Maunu special.