- Est. Median Value
- $871K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $672/wk
- Safety Score
- 68/100
- Green Space
- 32%
- Current Weather
- 9.8°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~57 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Papakōwhai
Is Papakōwhai a good place to live?
Papakōwhai is home to roughly 2,298 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Papakōwhai scores 66 out of 100, with a safety score of 68/100 and 32% green space.
Schools: Papakōwhai has 38 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 $871K, and weekly rent typically sits around $672.
Lifestyle: Papakōwhai has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Papakōwhai 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
- Safety68
- Amenities62
- Schools87
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $871K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $672/wk
- Median HH Income
- $147K/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 Papakōwhai
Schools in zone for Papakōwhai
Children living in Papakōwhai have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Aotea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1375 · decile 5
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Papakowhai School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 10
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Papakōwhai. 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 Papakōwhai that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Paremata School
Full Primary · roll 306 · decile 9 · 1.0 km away
Rangikura School
Full Primary · roll 357 · decile 2 · 1.0 km away
Postgate School
Full Primary · roll 318 · decile 3 · 1.6 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 169 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Composite · roll 331 · decile 3 · 1.7 km away
Titahi Bay School
Contributing · roll 361 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Tairangi School
Full Primary · roll 142 · decile 1 · 1.9 km away
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Full Primary · roll 9 · decile 1 · 1.9 km away
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Contributing · roll 16 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
Ngati Toa School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
Natone Park School
Contributing · roll 103 · decile 1 · 2.4 km away
Russell School (Porirua East)
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 1 · 2.4 km away
Adventure School
Full Primary · roll 454 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
Discovery School
Full Primary · roll 450 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
Corinna School
Full Primary · roll 135 · decile 1 · 2.7 km away
Porirua School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Whitby Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 357 · 2.8 km away
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Contributing · roll 154 · decile 1 · 2.8 km away
Mana College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 520 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Cannons Creek School
Contributing · roll 127 · decile 1 · 2.9 km away
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Specialist School · roll 152 · decile 5 · 2.9 km away
Windley School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 1 · 2.9 km away
Maraeroa School
Contributing · roll 150 · decile 1 · 3.0 km away
Porirua East School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Porirua College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 602 · decile 1 · 3.1 km away
Brandon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 166 · decile 1 · 3.3 km away
Bishop Viard College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 390 · decile 4 · 3.4 km away
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Contributing · roll 197 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
Porirua Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.5 km away
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Contributing · roll 83 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
Plimmerton School
Full Primary · roll 383 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Wellington S D A School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 4.5 km away
Pauatahanui School
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Explore Papakōwhai
Things to do(14)
New Zealand Police Museum
Annan Grove Playground
Aotea Lagoon
Makora Grove Playground
Eskdale Road Reserve
Moray Park
Ascot Park
Onepoto Park
Dales Reserve
Glengavel Playground
Jasmine Underhill Reserve
Aotea Park
Gloaming Hill Recreation Reserve
Onepoto Esplanade Reserve
Parks & green spaces(12)
Aotea Lagoon
Makora Grove Playground
Eskdale Road Reserve
Moray Park
Ascot Park
Onepoto Park
Dales Reserve
Glengavel Playground
Jasmine Underhill Reserve
Aotea Park
Gloaming Hill Recreation Reserve
Onepoto Esplanade Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Papakōwhai
Places to eat & drink(1)
Aotea Espresso
Tradies & Services in Papakōwhai
Tradies & services(3)
Pankhurst Electrical
RAO Electrical
Smart Choice Alterations
Shops in Papakōwhai
Shops(2)
Countdown Supermarket
Woolworths
Beauty & Fitness in Papakōwhai
Beauty & fitness(4)
Aesthetic Studio Cosmetic Tattoo
Annan Grove Playground
Tracy's Hair Design
Vanilla Hair Parlour
Professional Services in Papakōwhai
Professional services(2)
All Things Restoration
Burrell Marketing Group NZ
Papakōwhai Weather
Current conditions: 9.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.96 | 15.04 | 2.11 | 11.41 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.96 | 15.07 | 2.88 | 10.68 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.92 | 12.71 | 2.23 | 10.17 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.13 | 11.8 | 4.48 | 7.93 |
| 🍂 May | 14.95 | 9.87 | 4.64 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.67 | 8.14 | 2.45 | 6.73 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.33 | 7.77 | 2.9 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.89 | 7.51 | 4.44 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.85 | 9.49 | 3.53 | 8.85 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.85 | 10.08 | 3.39 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.27 | 11.54 | 2.33 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.52 | 13.93 | 2.87 | 10.71 |
Papakōwhai Community
Reviews of Papakōwhai
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Papakōwhai is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Papakōwhai special.