- Est. Median Value
- $504K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 84/100
- Green Space
- 35%
- Current Weather
- 10.6°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~41 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Punakaiki
Is Punakaiki a good place to live?
Punakaiki is home to roughly 1,059 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Punakaiki scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 84/100 and 35% green space.
Schools: Punakaiki 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 $504K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Punakaiki has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Punakaiki 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
- Amenities18
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability75
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $504K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $61K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.8%
- 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 Punakaiki
Schools in zone for Punakaiki
Children living in Punakaiki have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Barrytown School
Full Primary · roll 38 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Punakaiki. 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.
Explore Punakaiki
Things to do(1)
Punakaiki Canoes
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Punakaiki
Places to eat & drink(6)
Punakaiki Rocks Garden Bar
Pancake Rocks Cafe
Paparoa Eatery
Jacob's Grill
Punakaiki Crafts
Bach Espresso
Shops in Punakaiki
Shops(1)
Footlite & Sole
Stay in Punakaiki
Places to stay(11)
Punakaiki Beach Hostel
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel
Wave Watchers Retreat
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
McMillan Rd Self-Contained Campsite
Driftwood Cottage
Hydrangea Cottages
River Cottage
Punakaiki Tavern - Bistro & Accommodation
Punakaiki Resort
Punakaiki Weather
Current conditions: 10.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.84 | 15.1 | 6.91 | 11.52 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.69 | 14.22 | 7.21 | 10.78 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.55 | 12.52 | 11.61 | 8.59 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.02 | 11.98 | 7.95 | 7.17 |
| 🍂 May | 14.28 | 10.55 | 10.29 | 5.51 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.35 | 9.09 | 6.35 | 6.38 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.9 | 8.9 | 6.95 | 6.37 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.41 | 8.48 | 12.48 | 7.24 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.74 | 9.76 | 17.29 | 7.62 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.14 | 10.07 | 13.05 | 8.91 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.59 | 11.41 | 9.3 | 9.33 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.7 | 13.84 | 10.44 | 9.41 |
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