- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 54%
- Current Weather
- 6.4°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~64 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Puhoi
Is Puhoi a good place to live?
Puhoi is home to roughly 4,017 people across 82.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Puhoi scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 54% green space.
Schools: Puhoi 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 $1.33M, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Puhoi has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Puhoi 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
- Safety61
- Amenities32
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability28
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $120K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.5%
- 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 Puhoi?
- Children living in Puhoi are in zone for Orewa Beach School, Orewa College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Puhoi?
- 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 Puhoi?
- The postcode for Puhoi is 0994.
- What is the population of Puhoi?
- Puhoi has 4,017 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Puhoi?
- The estimated median property value in Puhoi is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $500/week.
- Where is Puhoi?
- Puhoi is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Puhoi a good place to live?
- Puhoi scores 54/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Puhoi
Schools in zone for Puhoi
Children living in Puhoi have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Orewa Beach School
Contributing · roll 396 · decile 7
Orewa College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 2284 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Puhoi. 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Thursday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Thursday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 6 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Thursday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Thursday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Thursday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Puhoi
Things to do(3)
Puhoi Riverside Barn - Wenderholm
Glenbrook Farms Equestrian
Puhoi Sports and Community Club
Parks & green spaces(1)
Puhoi Riverside Barn - Wenderholm
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Puhoi
Places to eat & drink(3)
Puhoi Cottage Tea Rooms
The Puhoi Pub Hotel and Stables
Puhoi Pub
Tradies & Services in Puhoi
Tradies & services(6)
Glen Welding & Fabrication
Kiwi Fence LTD
NZ Drainage Ltd
Puhoi River Motors
Puhoi Valley Electrical
The Sharper Edge
Shops in Puhoi
Shops(3)
Karen S Jewellery
Puhoi River Cottage
The Puhoi General Store
Beauty & Fitness in Puhoi
Beauty & fitness(3)
Glenbrook Farms Equestrian
Moya Skincare & Beauty
Puhoi Sports and Community Club
Puhoi Weather
Current conditions: 6.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.69 | 17.45 | 6.66 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.97 | 16.48 | 5.98 | 10.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.08 | 14.2 | 1.71 | 10.12 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.61 | 14.43 | 3.42 | 8.52 |
| 🍂 May | 16.99 | 11.97 | 3.49 | 7.84 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.56 | 10.8 | 3.46 | 7.36 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.57 | 9.28 | 4.27 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.71 | 8.19 | 2.05 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.5 | 10.48 | 3.31 | 9.34 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.66 | 11.52 | 3.12 | 10.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.44 | 12.52 | 3.26 | 10.96 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.27 | 15.22 | 3.83 | 11.34 |
Puhoi Community
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