- Est. Median Value
- $601K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 52%
- Current Weather
- 10.7°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Te Wharau
Is Te Wharau a good place to live?
Te Wharau is home to roughly 939 people across 204.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Te Wharau scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 52% green space.
Schools: Te Wharau has 2 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 $601K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Te Wharau 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
- Safety55
- Amenities41
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $601K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $105K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.9%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Te Wharau?
- Children living in Te Wharau are in zone for Kuranui College, Gladstone School (Masterton). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Te Wharau?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Te Wharau?
- The postcode for Te Wharau is 5883.
- What is the population of Te Wharau?
- Te Wharau has 939 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Te Wharau?
- The estimated median property value in Te Wharau is $601K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Te Wharau?
- Te Wharau is in Carterton, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Te Wharau a good place to live?
- Te Wharau scores 56/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Te Wharau
Schools in zone for Te Wharau
Children living in Te Wharau 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
Gladstone School (Masterton)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Te Wharau. 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.
Te Wharau Weather
Current conditions: 10.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.05 | 12.65 | 4.47 | 10.32 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.1 | 12.14 | 6.41 | 10.41 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.57 | 9.57 | 1.86 | 9.67 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.06 | 9.25 | 3.33 | 7.8 |
| 🍂 May | 13.15 | 7.03 | 3.25 | 7.1 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.44 | 6.26 | 2.2 | 6.03 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.5 | 4.56 | 3.78 | 6.42 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.65 | 4 | 2.98 | 7.31 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.22 | 6.01 | 2.92 | 8.6 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.76 | 7.04 | 2.02 | 9.51 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.16 | 8.77 | 2.4 | 10.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.18 | 11.59 | 3.75 | 9.77 |
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