- Est. Median Value
- $651K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $462/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 27%
- Current Weather
- 0.4°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~48 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Ponatahi
Is Ponatahi a good place to live?
Ponatahi is home to roughly 85 people across 44.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ponatahi scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 27% green space.
Schools: Ponatahi 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 $651K, and weekly rent typically sits around $462.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 0.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ponatahi 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
- Safety77
- Amenities41
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space90
- Community78
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $651K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $462/wk
- Median HH Income
- $91K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.4%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Ponatahi?
- Children living in Ponatahi are in zone for Kuranui College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ponatahi?
- 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 Ponatahi?
- The postcode for Ponatahi is 5792.
- How much do houses cost in Ponatahi?
- The estimated median property value in Ponatahi is $651K. Median weekly rent is $462/week.
- Where is Ponatahi?
- Ponatahi is in Carterton, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Ponatahi a good place to live?
- Ponatahi scores 58/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ponatahi
Schools in zone for Ponatahi
Children living in Ponatahi have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kuranui College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 778 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ponatahi. 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.
Ponatahi Weather
Current conditions: 0.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.59 | 12.83 | 3.67 | 9.77 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.32 | 12.33 | 3.27 | 9.85 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.84 | 9.84 | 2.2 | 9.21 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.45 | 9.12 | 3.71 | 7.33 |
| 🍂 May | 14.58 | 6.84 | 3.28 | 6.76 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.72 | 5.53 | 1.89 | 5.98 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.91 | 4.26 | 3.09 | 6.02 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.96 | 3.8 | 3.04 | 6.56 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.51 | 6.03 | 3.36 | 7.99 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16 | 7.2 | 2.87 | 8.79 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.52 | 9.24 | 2.82 | 9.2 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.58 | 12.06 | 2.6 | 8.89 |
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