- Est. Median Value
- $447K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 52/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 6.8°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~73 crimes/1k/yr
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Living in Turakina
Is Turakina a good place to live?
Turakina is home to roughly 1,362 people across 119.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Turakina scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 52/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Turakina 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 $447K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Turakina has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Turakina 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
- Safety52
- Amenities10
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability84
- Green space42
- Community44
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $447K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $78K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.6%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Turakina?
- Children living in Turakina are in zone for Whanganui Collegiate School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Turakina?
- 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 Turakina?
- The postcode for Turakina is 4788.
- What is the population of Turakina?
- Turakina has 1,362 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Turakina?
- The estimated median property value in Turakina is $447K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Turakina?
- Turakina is in Rangitikei, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand.
- Is Turakina a good place to live?
- Turakina scores 48/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Turakina
Schools in zone for Turakina
Children living in Turakina 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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Turakina. 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.
Explore Turakina
Things to do(3)
Petes Pad
Dudding Lake Recreation & Holiday Park
Extreme 4x4 Experience
Parks & green spaces(2)
Petes Pad
Dudding Lake Recreation & Holiday Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Beauty & Fitness in Turakina
Beauty & fitness(1)
Extreme 4x4 Experience
Stay in Turakina
Places to stay(1)
Duddings Lake Holiday Park
Turakina Weather
Current conditions: 6.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.28 | 14.51 | 5.29 | 10.82 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.08 | 13.79 | 3.71 | 10.42 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.94 | 11.35 | 2.65 | 9.9 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.29 | 10.84 | 3.64 | 8.27 |
| 🍂 May | 15.59 | 8.52 | 3.81 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.14 | 7.41 | 1.74 | 7.44 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.74 | 6.3 | 3.92 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.65 | 5.81 | 3.99 | 7.97 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.88 | 8.15 | 4.74 | 9.01 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.25 | 9.1 | 3.94 | 10.1 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.47 | 10.51 | 3.16 | 10.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.53 | 13.43 | 2.56 | 10.91 |
Turakina Community
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