- Est. Median Value
- $626K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $269/wk
- Safety Score
- 37/100
- Green Space
- 73%
- Current Weather
- 9.9°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~88 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Takapūwāhia
Is Takapūwāhia a good place to live?
Takapūwāhia is home to roughly 3,744 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Takapūwāhia scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 37/100 and 73% green space.
Schools: Takapūwāhia has 39 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 $626K, and weekly rent typically sits around $269.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Takapūwāhia 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
- Safety37
- Amenities41
- Schools66
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $626K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $269/wk
- Median HH Income
- $99K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- 0.0%
- 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.
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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Takapūwāhia
Schools in zone for Takapūwāhia
Children living in Takapūwāhia have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mana College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 520 · decile 2
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Takapūwāhia that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Specialist School · roll 152 · decile 5 · 0.5 km away
Ngati Toa School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 3 · 0.6 km away
Porirua School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 2 · 0.8 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 169 · decile 4 · 1.2 km away
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Contributing · roll 16 · decile 4 · 1.3 km away
Titahi Bay School
Contributing · roll 361 · decile 4 · 1.4 km away
Aotea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1375 · decile 5 · 1.9 km away
Bishop Viard College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 390 · decile 4 · 2.1 km away
Porirua East School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 3 · 2.4 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 2 · 2.4 km away
Porirua Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.4 km away
Wellington S D A School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Contributing · roll 154 · decile 1 · 3.0 km away
Windley School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 1 · 3.0 km away
Papakowhai School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
Rangikura School
Full Primary · roll 357 · decile 2 · 3.4 km away
Cannons Creek School
Contributing · roll 127 · decile 1 · 3.5 km away
Paremata School
Full Primary · roll 306 · decile 9 · 3.5 km away
Russell School (Porirua East)
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 1 · 3.6 km away
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Composite · roll 331 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Maraeroa School
Contributing · roll 150 · decile 1 · 3.9 km away
Brandon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 166 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Contributing · roll 83 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
Porirua College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 602 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
Linden School
Contributing · roll 108 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Natone Park School
Contributing · roll 103 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
Tairangi School
Full Primary · roll 142 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
He Huarahi Tamariki
Teen Parent Unit · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Postgate School
Full Primary · roll 318 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Full Primary · roll 9 · decile 1 · 4.2 km away
Corinna School
Full Primary · roll 135 · decile 1 · 4.4 km away
Tawa Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 455 · 4.6 km away
Tawa College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1054 · 4.7 km away
Greenacres School
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
Adventure School
Full Primary · roll 454 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Hampton Hill School
Contributing · roll 107 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Takapūwāhia Weather
Current conditions: 9.9°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.96 | 15.04 | 2.11 | 11.41 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.96 | 15.07 | 2.88 | 10.68 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.92 | 12.71 | 2.23 | 10.17 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.13 | 11.8 | 4.48 | 7.93 |
| 🍂 May | 14.95 | 9.87 | 4.64 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.67 | 8.14 | 2.45 | 6.73 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.33 | 7.77 | 2.9 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.89 | 7.51 | 4.44 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.85 | 9.49 | 3.53 | 8.85 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.85 | 10.08 | 3.39 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.27 | 11.54 | 2.33 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.52 | 13.93 | 2.87 | 10.71 |
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