- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 100%
- Current Weather
- 10.6°C
- Median Age
- 62 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Penguin Island
Is Penguin Island a good place to live?
Penguin Island is home to roughly 1,068 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Penguin Island scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 100% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $579K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Penguin Island 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
- Safety58
- Amenities35
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space100
- Community40
- Transport20
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/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
- What is the population of Penguin Island?
- Penguin Island has 1,068 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Penguin Island?
- The estimated median property value in Penguin Island is $579K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Penguin Island?
- Penguin Island is in Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Penguin Island a good place to live?
- Penguin Island scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Penguin Island Weather
Current conditions: 10.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.67 | 16.98 | 12.12 | 9.42 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.99 | 16.03 | 10.42 | 10.04 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.51 | 13.64 | 1.64 | 10.46 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.49 | 13.91 | 5.7 | 8.24 |
| 🍂 May | 16.98 | 11.24 | 5.07 | 7.63 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.49 | 10.38 | 6.85 | 6.91 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.72 | 8.76 | 3.82 | 7.49 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.79 | 7.54 | 2.89 | 8.19 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.05 | 10.31 | 3.32 | 9.6 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.18 | 11.25 | 4.23 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.08 | 12.47 | 3.06 | 11.06 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.98 | 15.27 | 3.74 | 11.65 |
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