- Est. Median Value
- $1.07M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 51%
- Current Weather
- 10.0°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~48 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Nikau Valley
Is Nikau Valley a good place to live?
Nikau Valley is home to roughly 2,295 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Nikau Valley scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 51% green space.
Schools: Nikau Valley 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 $1.07M, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Nikau Valley has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Nikau Valley 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
- Safety77
- Amenities10
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability35
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.07M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $89K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.3%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Nikau Valley
Schools in zone for Nikau Valley
Children living in Nikau Valley have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Paraparaumu College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1515 · decile 5
Paraparaumu School
Full Primary · roll 304 · decile 5
Our Lady of Kapiti School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Nikau Valley. 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 Nikau Valley that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kapiti School
Full Primary · roll 104 · decile 4 · 3.1 km away
Kapakapanui School
Full Primary · roll 498 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Waikanae School
Full Primary · roll 456 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
Paraparaumu Beach School
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Explore Nikau Valley
Things to do(1)
Kapiti Coast Archery Club
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 Nikau Valley
Beauty & fitness(2)
Kapiti Coast Archery Club
Seed Hair
Professional Services in Nikau Valley
Professional services(1)
Karolina Stus Photography
Nikau Valley Weather
Current conditions: 10.0°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.02 | 15.08 | 2.69 | 11.35 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.79 | 14.99 | 4.52 | 10.75 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.86 | 12.46 | 3.9 | 9.91 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.12 | 11.58 | 6.67 | 8.07 |
| 🍂 May | 14.95 | 9.77 | 6.68 | 7.18 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.61 | 8.06 | 2.99 | 6.77 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.32 | 7.05 | 4.33 | 6.35 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.84 | 7.16 | 5.96 | 7.58 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.8 | 8.94 | 4.6 | 8.76 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.79 | 9.74 | 4.9 | 10.02 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.44 | 11.31 | 3.93 | 11.07 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.59 | 13.7 | 4.38 | 10.66 |
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