- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 53/100
- Green Space
- 71%
- Current Weather
- 4.4°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~72 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Pukepoto
Is Pukepoto a good place to live?
Pukepoto is home to roughly 270 people across 19.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Pukepoto scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 53/100 and 71% green space.
Schools: Pukepoto 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 $579K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Pukepoto 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
- Safety53
- Amenities10
- Schools43
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $84K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +13.9%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Pukepoto?
- Children living in Pukepoto are in zone for Whangamata Area School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Pukepoto?
- 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 Pukepoto?
- The postcode for Pukepoto is 3579.
- What is the population of Pukepoto?
- Pukepoto has 270 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Pukepoto?
- The estimated median property value in Pukepoto is $579K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Pukepoto?
- Pukepoto is in Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Pukepoto a good place to live?
- Pukepoto scores 44/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Pukepoto
Schools in zone for Pukepoto
Children living in Pukepoto have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whangamata Area School
Composite · roll 559 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Pukepoto. 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Pukepoto that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Hikuai School
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Tradies & Services in Pukepoto
Tradies & services(1)
Tairua Sewing Services
Shops in Pukepoto
Shops(1)
Allied Concrete Tairua
Pukepoto Weather
Current conditions: 4.4°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.27 | 15.25 | 13.08 | 9.42 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.51 | 14.24 | 10.25 | 10.05 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.93 | 11.93 | 1.98 | 10.39 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.94 | 12.12 | 5.84 | 8.31 |
| 🍂 May | 15.35 | 9.59 | 5.41 | 7.57 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.85 | 8.72 | 6.43 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.1 | 7.08 | 3.85 | 7.54 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.32 | 5.67 | 2.79 | 8.27 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.53 | 8.49 | 3.62 | 9.6 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.82 | 9.31 | 3.62 | 10.15 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.56 | 10.64 | 3.32 | 10.93 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.58 | 13.53 | 3.8 | 11.69 |
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