- Est. Median Value
- $519K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $305/wk
- Safety Score
- 45/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 9.4°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~80 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Tawhero
Is Tawhero a good place to live?
Tawhero is home to roughly 2,652 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tawhero scores 39 out of 100, with a safety score of 45/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Tawhero has 29 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 $519K, and weekly rent typically sits around $305.
Lifestyle: Tawhero has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tawhero 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
- Safety45
- Amenities20
- Schools51
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space10
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $519K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $305/wk
- Median HH Income
- $57K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.4%
- 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 Tawhero
Schools in zone for Tawhero
Children living in Tawhero have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whanganui Collegiate School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 372 · decile 9
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Tawhero that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Arahunga School
Specialist School · roll 116 · decile 3 · 0.2 km away
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 139 · decile 1 · 0.3 km away
St Dominic's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 50 · decile 4 · 0.5 km away
St Anthony's School (Wanganui)
Composite · roll 90 · decile 4 · 0.5 km away
Tawhero School
Contributing · roll 169 · decile 1 · 0.6 km away
Carlton School
Contributing · roll 268 · decile 3 · 0.7 km away
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 2 · 0.7 km away
Whanganui High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1492 · decile 4 · 0.8 km away
Gonville School
Contributing · roll 158 · decile 2 · 1.1 km away
St George's School
Full Primary · roll 130 · decile 9 · 1.4 km away
Faith City School
Full Primary · roll 153 · decile 3 · 1.6 km away
Whanganui Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 414 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Composite · roll 231 · decile 1 · 1.9 km away
Mosston School
Contributing · roll 170 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
Whanganui City College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 317 · decile 2 · 2.0 km away
St Johns Hill School
Contributing · roll 398 · decile 9 · 2.1 km away
TKKM o Tupoho
Composite · roll 177 · decile 1 · 2.4 km away
Keith Street School
Contributing · roll 164 · decile 2 · 2.4 km away
TKKM o Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi
Full Primary · roll 126 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
Castlecliff School
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 1 · 2.7 km away
Cullinane College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 500 · decile 4 · 3.1 km away
Whanganui Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 380 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Full Primary · roll 235 · decile 3 · 3.4 km away
Aranui School (Wanganui)
Contributing · roll 59 · decile 1 · 3.7 km away
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Full Primary · roll 217 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Whanganui East School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Durie Hill School
Contributing · roll 182 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Westmere School - Whanganui
Full Primary · roll 231 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away
Explore Tawhero
Things to do(1)
Boxhiit Fitness - Whanganui
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 Tawhero
Places to eat & drink(1)
The Toi Boxx
Tradies & Services in Tawhero
Tradies & services(4)
First Years Learning Centre
Handy Andy Landscaping - Whanganui Fencing and Decking Specialists
Harriette Vine Kindergarten
Walker's Property Maintenance
Shops in Tawhero
Shops(2)
Carlton Foodmarket, Whanganui NZ
Recycle Style
Beauty & Fitness in Tawhero
Beauty & fitness(2)
Boxhiit Fitness - Whanganui
Hair With Style
Professional Services in Tawhero
Professional services(1)
Robin Ohia Photographer
Tawhero Weather
Current conditions: 9.4°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.98 | 14.76 | 116.93 | 11.67 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.57 | 14.78 | 143.8 | 10.5 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.58 | 12.62 | 77.7 | 10.07 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.65 | 11.5 | 99.43 | 8.78 |
| 🍂 May | 16.09 | 9.75 | 140.6 | 7.41 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.29 | 8.12 | 66.57 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.27 | 7.64 | 128.7 | 6.7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.4 | 7.03 | 112.63 | 7.53 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.94 | 8.57 | 132.87 | 8.88 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.21 | 9.68 | 123.4 | 10 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.99 | 11.62 | 119.5 | 10.68 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.39 | 13.96 | 101 | 11.24 |
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