- Est. Median Value
- $492K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 22%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Tihaka
Is Tihaka a good place to live?
Tihaka is home to roughly 1,710 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tihaka scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 22% green space.
Schools: Tihaka has 1 school 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 $492K, and weekly rent typically sits around $304.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tihaka 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
- Safety85
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability76
- Green space74
- Community33
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $492K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Median HH Income
- $59K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.6%
- 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 Tihaka
Schools in zone for Tihaka
Children living in Tihaka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
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Stay in Tihaka
Places to stay(1)
Luna Sea Lodge
Tihaka Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.1 | 11.66 | 4.29 | 10.61 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.51 | 11.64 | 4.87 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.8 | 9.76 | 5.16 | 8.2 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.69 | 9.13 | 4.42 | 6.77 |
| 🍂 May | 12.04 | 7.3 | 4.11 | 4.56 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.44 | 4.89 | 3.92 | 5.43 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.82 | 5.08 | 4 | 5.57 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.52 | 5.01 | 3.75 | 6.88 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.13 | 6.36 | 5.4 | 7.89 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.6 | 7.05 | 4.98 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.89 | 8.24 | 3.51 | 10.1 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.3 | 10.57 | 5.03 | 9.73 |
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