- Est. Median Value
- $427K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 0.1°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Papatawa
Is Papatawa a good place to live?
Papatawa is home to roughly 164 people across 64.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Papatawa scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 9% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $427K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 0.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Papatawa 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
- Safety60
- Amenities10
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability88
- Green space29
- Community33
- Transport20
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $427K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $57K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.4%
- 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
- What is the postcode for Papatawa?
- The postcode for Papatawa is 4998.
- What is the population of Papatawa?
- Papatawa has 164 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Papatawa?
- The estimated median property value in Papatawa is $427K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Papatawa?
- Papatawa is in Tararua, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand.
- Is Papatawa a good place to live?
- Papatawa scores 44/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
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Papatawa Weather
Current conditions: 0.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.14 | 12.65 | 3.38 | 10.72 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.6 | 12.94 | 5.78 | 9.36 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.48 | 10.36 | 2.92 | 9.06 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.11 | 9.11 | 2.09 | 8.09 |
| 🍂 May | 14.38 | 7.09 | 3.5 | 7.06 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.38 | 6.37 | 2.67 | 6.05 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.37 | 5.29 | 3.86 | 5.34 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.97 | 4.32 | 3.39 | 6.72 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.66 | 6.45 | 4.12 | 7.95 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.14 | 7.33 | 3.57 | 8.98 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.23 | 9.74 | 3.52 | 9.77 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.73 | 12.08 | 4.1 | 9.95 |
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