- Est. Median Value
- $292K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 68/100
- Green Space
- 72%
- Current Weather
- 7.9°C
- Median Age
- 58 yrs
~57 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Ngakawau
Is Ngakawau a good place to live?
Ngakawau is home to roughly 963 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ngakawau scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 68/100 and 72% green space.
Schools: Ngakawau has 1 school 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 $292K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Ngakawau has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 7.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ngakawau 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
- Safety68
- Amenities12
- Schools26
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $292K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $44K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.9%
- 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 Ngakawau
Schools in zone for Ngakawau
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Ngakawau. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ngakawau. 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 Ngakawau that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Granity School
Full Primary · roll 28 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Explore Ngakawau
Things to do(1)
Charming Creek Walkway
Parks & green spaces(1)
Charming Creek Walkway
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Ngakawau
Places to eat & drink(3)
Charming Creek Tavern
Charming Creek Cafe
Ngakawau Tavern
Tradies & Services in Ngakawau
Tradies & services(1)
Buller roofing
Stay in Ngakawau
Places to stay(1)
Charming Creek Homestay
Ngakawau Weather
Current conditions: 7.9°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.09 | 14.25 | 6.06 | 11.61 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.04 | 13.21 | 5.3 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.62 | 11.23 | 9.24 | 8.97 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.1 | 10.87 | 8.46 | 7.99 |
| 🍂 May | 15.01 | 9.08 | 9.65 | 5.95 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.22 | 7.93 | 6.09 | 6.76 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.95 | 6.7 | 5.5 | 6.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.35 | 6.11 | 12.42 | 7.25 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.97 | 8.28 | 13.58 | 7.88 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.81 | 8.54 | 11.48 | 8.94 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.31 | 9.87 | 8.69 | 9.44 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.91 | 13.01 | 9.9 | 9.68 |
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