- Est. Median Value
- $487K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $248/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 3.3°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Papakaio
Is Papakaio a good place to live?
Papakaio is home to roughly 206 people across 60.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Papakaio scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Papakaio 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 $487K, and weekly rent typically sits around $248.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Papakaio 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
- Safety91
- Amenities22
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability77
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $487K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $248/wk
- Median HH Income
- $97K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.8%
- 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 Papakaio?
- Children living in Papakaio are in zone for Papakaio School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Papakaio?
- 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 Papakaio?
- The postcode for Papakaio is 9493.
- What is the population of Papakaio?
- Papakaio has 206 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Papakaio?
- The estimated median property value in Papakaio is $487K. Median weekly rent is $248/week.
- Where is Papakaio?
- Papakaio is in Waitaki, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Papakaio a good place to live?
- Papakaio scores 52/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Papakaio
Schools in zone for Papakaio
Children living in Papakaio have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Papakaio School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Papakaio. 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.
Papakaio Weather
Current conditions: 3.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.25 | 12.27 | 1.09 | 11.52 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.6 | 11.69 | 1.51 | 10.94 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.62 | 9.31 | 2.4 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.85 | 7.68 | 1.63 | 7.95 |
| 🍂 May | 12.95 | 4.74 | 1.22 | 6.58 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.51 | 3.27 | 1.65 | 5.46 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.5 | 2.67 | 2.52 | 6.65 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.12 | 1.81 | 1.03 | 8.02 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.28 | 4.77 | 2.76 | 8.83 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.2 | 6.2 | 3.42 | 10.27 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.92 | 8.16 | 2.17 | 11 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.94 | 11.32 | 2.4 | 10.5 |
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