- Est. Median Value
- $391K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 83/100
- Green Space
- 69%
- Current Weather
- 7.9°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~42 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Refuge Island/Takataka
Is Refuge Island/Takataka a good place to live?
Refuge Island/Takataka is home to roughly 909 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Refuge Island/Takataka scores 60 out of 100, with a safety score of 83/100 and 69% green space.
Schools: Refuge Island/Takataka 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 $391K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Refuge Island/Takataka 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
- Safety83
- Amenities18
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability96
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport15
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $391K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.7%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Refuge Island/Takataka
Schools in zone for Refuge Island/Takataka
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Refuge Island/Takataka. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Refuge Island/Takataka. 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 Refuge Island/Takataka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Lake Brunner School
Full Primary · roll 52 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Refuge Island/Takataka Weather
Current conditions: 7.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.3 | 13.25 | 208.33 | 10.73 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.54 | 12.59 | 316.73 | 8.46 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.01 | 11.14 | 232.83 | 8.52 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.88 | 9.36 | 259 | 6.87 |
| 🍂 May | 13.81 | 7.74 | 338.33 | 4.95 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.89 | 5.94 | 279.2 | 4.72 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.87 | 4.68 | 242.5 | 5.09 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.61 | 4.68 | 394.33 | 5.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.41 | 5.83 | 382.43 | 6.27 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.02 | 7.14 | 357.5 | 7.88 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.14 | 9.07 | 379.3 | 8.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.01 | 12.26 | 339.3 | 9.39 |
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