- Est. Median Value
- $703K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 52%
- Current Weather
- 8.7°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Riwaka
Is Riwaka a good place to live?
Riwaka is home to roughly 1,992 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Riwaka scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 52% green space.
Schools: Riwaka has 3 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 $703K, and weekly rent typically sits around $320.
Lifestyle: Riwaka has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Riwaka 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
- Safety85
- Amenities28
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability53
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $703K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Median HH Income
- $80K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.5%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Riwaka
Schools in zone for Riwaka
Children living in Riwaka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Motueka High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Riwaka. 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 Riwaka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Riwaka School
Full Primary · roll 132 · decile 4 · 2.3 km away
Brooklyn School (Motueka)
Full Primary · roll 139 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Explore Riwaka
Things to do(3)
Riwaka Bowling Club
Haddy Park
Dance Motueka
Parks & green spaces(1)
Haddy Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Riwaka
Places to eat & drink(8)
Mrs. Smiths Cafe and Vegetables
The Snakepit
Mrs Smiths Cafe
Riwaka Hotel
Hop Federation Brewery
Aliment Brewing
Thomas Bros Cherry and Real Fruit Ice Cream Stall
Little Dynamite Go Go Food and Coffee
Shops in Riwaka
Shops(1)
CheeseShop
Beauty & Fitness in Riwaka
Beauty & fitness(4)
Dance Motueka
Nailsbysherry
Riwaka Bowling Club
Riwaka hair
Stay in Riwaka
Places to stay(10)
Eden's Edge Backpacker Lodge
Riwaka River Estate
WF Moss Scenic Reserve
W F Moss Scenic Reserve Picnic Area
Eden's Edge Lodge
The Blue Moon Bed & Breakfast
The Resurgence Luxury Eco Lodge
The Mussel Inn
Chalets @ Terraced Gardens
Terraced Chalets
Riwaka Weather
Current conditions: 8.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.4 | 13.55 | 3.35 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.38 | 12.61 | 2.94 | 11.24 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.12 | 10.4 | 2.54 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.52 | 9.54 | 4.79 | 8.17 |
| 🍂 May | 14.76 | 7.48 | 7.19 | 6.56 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.91 | 6.01 | 6.16 | 6.42 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.59 | 5.03 | 2.68 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.97 | 4.17 | 3.24 | 8.64 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.25 | 6.81 | 3.32 | 8.8 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.94 | 7.33 | 5.56 | 10.14 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.77 | 9.41 | 3.33 | 11.25 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.1 | 12.8 | 3.17 | 11.52 |
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