- Est. Median Value
- $629K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 34%
- Current Weather
- 10.4°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Tākaka
Is Tākaka a good place to live?
Tākaka is home to roughly 1,392 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tākaka scores 70 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 34% green space.
Schools: Tākaka 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 $629K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Tākaka has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tākaka 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
- Safety81
- Amenities100
- Schools48
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $629K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $57K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.3%
- 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 Tākaka
Schools in zone for Tākaka
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Tākaka. 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 Tākaka. 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 Tākaka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Central Takaka School
Contributing · roll 39 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Golden Bay High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 305 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Takaka Primary School
Contributing · roll 124 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Explore Tākaka
Things to do(14)
Anatoki Salmon
Golden Bay Museum
Labyrinth Rocks
Ace Fitness
Takaka Bowling Club
Wildcat Charters
Labyrinth Rocks
Takaka Squash Club
Golden Bay Clay Target Club
Labyrinth Rocks Park
RockCobbler
HOP Fitness
Rec Park Centre
Pickleball Golden Bay
Parks & green spaces(3)
Labyrinth Rocks
Labyrinth Rocks Park
Rec Park Centre
Healthcare(1)
Golden Bay Community Health
Eat & Drink in Tākaka
Places to eat & drink(23)
The Dangerous Kitchen
The Wholemeal Café
Sõma
Courtyard Cafe Takaka
Goodness 2 Go
De-Lish Delicatessen
Bacca Bakery
The Brigand
Thai Food Nidtaya
The Dangerous Kitchen
Osha
Bacca Bakery
O”Sha Authentic Thai Taste
Flower Power Honey
Good as Gold Cafe
The Wholemeal Cafe
The Mermaid's Beach House
Bay Take Away
Golden Real Fruit Ice Cream
Roots Bar
Heartfull Bowl
Eatery on the Rock
Courtyard cafe
Tradies & Services in Tākaka
Tradies & services(14)
Abel Tasman Plumbing and Gas
Alliance Plumbing
Borrelli Painting
Elemental Design and Build
Golden Bay Builders Ltd
Golden Bay Scaffold Ltd
Heavy Diesel Golden Bay
Laser Electrical Golden Bay
Mobile Mechanical Services
NPD
SP Mechanical Ltd
Tākaka Playcentre
Takaka Tyres and Mechanical
TG contracting Takaka
Shops in Tākaka
Shops(17)
Art's Fruit & Veg
Bay Subtropicals
Bird's
Earth Gems
FreshChoice Takaka
Golden Bay Avocados
Golden Bay Hammer Hardware
Grasshopper
ITM Takaka
Kuketa Jewellery
Liquorland Golden Bay
Mariposa Clothing Takaka
Slam Hound Clothing Co.
StoneArrow Jewellery from New Zealand
Super Liquor Golden Bay
The Rural Service Centre
Wildflower
Beauty & Fitness in Tākaka
Beauty & fitness(13)
Ace Fitness
Bare Perfection Beauty
Gloss Hair Studio
Golden Bay Clay Target Club
HOP Fitness
MoleMap
Pickleball Golden Bay
RockCobbler
Takaka Bowling Club
Takaka Squash Club
The Beauty Box Takaka
Touch Of Beauty
Wildcat Charters
Professional Services in Tākaka
Professional services(1)
Log Splitting Golden Bay
Stay in Tākaka
Places to stay(19)
Hangdog Camp
Shady Rest Luxury B&B
Pukeko Retreat
River Inn
Kiwiana
Autumn Farm gay accommodation
Mohua Motels Golden Bay
Anatoki Lodge Motels
YHA Annies Nirwana Lodge
Freedom Camping Takaka
Freedom camping spot
Golden Bay Motel
Anatoki Lodge Motel
Autumn Farm
Boutique B & B
Junction Hotel
Telegraph Hotel
The Rocks Chalets
Mohua Motels, Takaka, Golden Bay
Tākaka Weather
Current conditions: 10.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.11 | 13.44 | 5.47 | 10.81 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.05 | 12.16 | 4.25 | 11.1 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20 | 9.7 | 3.21 | 10.14 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.72 | 9.5 | 9.45 | 7.76 |
| 🍂 May | 15.07 | 7.24 | 10.29 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.49 | 5.82 | 7.82 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.15 | 4.72 | 3.69 | 6.91 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.38 | 3.72 | 5.53 | 8.27 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.37 | 6.48 | 5.28 | 8.37 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.74 | 7.11 | 9.05 | 9.65 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.74 | 9.13 | 5.76 | 10.66 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.81 | 12.71 | 5.95 | 10.87 |
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