- Est. Median Value
- $695K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 9.3°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Tauwharenīkau
Is Tauwharenīkau a good place to live?
Tauwharenīkau is home to roughly 2,793 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tauwharenīkau scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: Tauwharenīkau has 4 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 $695K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Tauwharenīkau has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tauwharenīkau 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
- Safety60
- Amenities20
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability54
- Green space26
- Community56
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $695K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $76K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.3%
- 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 Tauwharenīkau
Schools in zone for Tauwharenīkau
Children living in Tauwharenīkau have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kuranui College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 778 · decile 6
Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai
Full Primary · roll 139 · decile 4
South Featherston School
Full Primary · roll 66 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Tauwharenīkau. 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 Tauwharenīkau that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Teresa's School (Featherston)
Full Primary · roll 114 · decile 6 · 3.0 km away
Explore Tauwharenīkau
Things to do(4)
Wairarapa Clay Target Club
Tauherenikau Racing & Event Centre
Tauherenikau Racecourse
Jetsprints Wairarapa
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 Tauwharenīkau
Places to eat & drink(2)
The Tin Hut
The Tin Hut
Shops in Tauwharenīkau
Shops(2)
Four Square
Juno Olives
Beauty & Fitness in Tauwharenīkau
Beauty & fitness(5)
Jetsprints Wairarapa
Tauherenikau Racecourse
Tauherenikau Racing & Event Centre
Underhill Creations
Wairarapa Clay Target Club
Professional Services in Tauwharenīkau
Professional services(1)
Mowens Lawn and Garden Care
Tauwharenīkau Weather
Current conditions: 9.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.08 | 13.95 | 3.35 | 10.02 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.54 | 13.81 | 2.7 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.2 | 11.11 | 1.86 | 9.36 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.83 | 10.27 | 3.8 | 7.37 |
| 🍂 May | 15.19 | 8.02 | 3.49 | 6.75 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.32 | 6.64 | 1.65 | 5.89 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.45 | 5.82 | 2.92 | 5.98 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.5 | 5.66 | 2.8 | 6.62 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.88 | 7.58 | 3.5 | 8.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.27 | 8.77 | 2.6 | 9.07 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.87 | 10.53 | 2.61 | 9.41 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.7 | 13.29 | 3.01 | 8.91 |
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