- Est. Median Value
- $802K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 56/100
- Green Space
- 21%
- Current Weather
- 0.7°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~69 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Pātoka
Is Pātoka a good place to live?
Pātoka is home to roughly 255 people across 162.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Pātoka scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 56/100 and 21% green space.
Schools: Pātoka has 3 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 $802K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 0.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Pātoka 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
- Safety56
- Amenities32
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space69
- Community67
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $802K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $89K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.3%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Pātoka?
- Children living in Pātoka are in zone for St John's College (Hastings), Hastings Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Pātoka?
- 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 Pātoka?
- The postcode for Pātoka is 4186.
- What is the population of Pātoka?
- Pātoka has 255 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Pātoka?
- The estimated median property value in Pātoka is $802K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Pātoka?
- Pātoka is in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
- Is Pātoka a good place to live?
- Pātoka scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Pātoka
Schools in zone for Pātoka
Children living in Pātoka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St John's College (Hastings)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 404 · decile 4
Hastings Christian School
Composite · roll 329 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Pātoka. 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 Pātoka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Patoka School
Full Primary · roll 31 · decile 9 · 1.6 km away
Pātoka Weather
Current conditions: 0.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.77 | 12.73 | 9.59 | 8.35 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.53 | 12.29 | 10.94 | 9.62 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.34 | 8.93 | 2.75 | 10 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.46 | 9.01 | 2.49 | 7.63 |
| 🍂 May | 14.68 | 6.85 | 2.95 | 7.51 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.13 | 5.58 | 7.12 | 5.67 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.83 | 3.86 | 3.4 | 6.58 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.34 | 3.1 | 2.66 | 8.29 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.02 | 5.35 | 4.17 | 8.98 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.16 | 6.82 | 2.73 | 10.24 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.15 | 8.86 | 4.9 | 9.06 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.05 | 12.32 | 4.35 | 9.99 |
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