- Est. Median Value
- $704K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 84/100
- Green Space
- 98%
- Current Weather
- 9.1°C
- Median Age
- 58 yrs
~41 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Portage
Is Portage a good place to live?
Portage is home to roughly 2,028 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Portage scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 84/100 and 98% green space.
Schools: Portage 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 $704K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Portage has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Portage 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
- Safety84
- Amenities10
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability53
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport18
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $704K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.9%
- 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 Portage
Schools in zone for Portage
Children living in Portage have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Queen Charlotte College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 368 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Portage. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Portage that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waitaria Bay School
Full Primary · roll 12 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Eat & Drink in Portage
Places to eat & drink(1)
The Retro Bar
Stay in Portage
Places to stay(1)
The Portage Resort
Portage Weather
Current conditions: 9.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.54 | 14.56 | 2.11 | 11.48 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.36 | 14.33 | 2.69 | 11.04 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.34 | 11.93 | 1.98 | 10.45 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.21 | 11.2 | 4.51 | 7.99 |
| 🍂 May | 14.79 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 7 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.18 | 7.73 | 3.06 | 6.92 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.57 | 6.45 | 2.26 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.54 | 5.96 | 2.56 | 8.43 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.48 | 8.59 | 2.61 | 8.91 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.05 | 9.19 | 3.62 | 10.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.47 | 10.86 | 2.19 | 10.82 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.07 | 13.31 | 2.34 | 11.36 |
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