- Est. Median Value
- $770K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 31/100
- Green Space
- 44%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~94 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Pongakawa
Is Pongakawa a good place to live?
Pongakawa is home to roughly 3,261 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Pongakawa scores 35 out of 100, with a safety score of 31/100 and 44% green space.
Schools: Pongakawa has 2 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 $770K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Pongakawa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Pongakawa 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety31
- Amenities18
- Schools28
- Housing Affordability49
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $770K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $100K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.8%
- 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 Pongakawa
Schools in zone for Pongakawa
Children living in Pongakawa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Puke High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1122 · decile 3
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School Zone Checker
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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 Pongakawa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Pukehina School
Full Primary · roll 11 · decile 1 · 5.0 km away
Explore Pongakawa
Things to do(2)
TECT Pongakawa - The Action Centre
Pongakawa Trail Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Pongakawa Trail Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Pongakawa
Tradies & services(5)
Jordaan Contracting Ltd (JCL)
Master Lotz
Neville Marsh Contracting
Orchard Contracting And Developments
Pongakawa Motors
Shops in Pongakawa
Shops(1)
Pongakawa Hilltop Nursery
Beauty & Fitness in Pongakawa
Beauty & fitness(2)
LUX Beauty
TECT Pongakawa - The Action Centre
Stay in Pongakawa
Places to stay(1)
Hitchman's Hutch
Pongakawa Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.41 | 15.84 | 8.62 | 9.72 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.77 | 15.09 | 7.41 | 9.89 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.3 | 11.79 | 2.44 | 10.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.23 | 11.79 | 3.92 | 8.13 |
| 🍂 May | 16.22 | 9.19 | 6.25 | 7.54 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.8 | 8.41 | 5.83 | 6.85 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.11 | 6.42 | 3.78 | 7.44 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.12 | 5.2 | 2.43 | 8.55 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.56 | 8.14 | 4.27 | 9.45 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.78 | 9.46 | 3.9 | 10.35 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.79 | 11.28 | 3.84 | 11.02 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.55 | 14.36 | 5.22 | 10.86 |
Pongakawa Community
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