- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 40%
- Current Weather
- 6.5°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Umawera
Is Umawera a good place to live?
Umawera is home to roughly 1,143 people across 72.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Umawera scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 40% green space.
Schools: Umawera 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 $569K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Umawera 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
- Safety38
- Amenities28
- Schools32
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $57K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.2%
- 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 Umawera?
- Children living in Umawera are in zone for Okaihau College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Umawera?
- 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 Umawera?
- The postcode for Umawera is 0476.
- What is the population of Umawera?
- Umawera has 1,143 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Umawera?
- The estimated median property value in Umawera is $569K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Umawera?
- Umawera is in Far North, Northland, New Zealand.
- Is Umawera a good place to live?
- Umawera scores 40/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Umawera
Schools in zone for Umawera
Children living in Umawera have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Okaihau College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 268 · decile 2
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Umawera. 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 Umawera that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Umawera School
Contributing · roll 28 · decile 2 · 2.8 km away
Umawera Weather
Current conditions: 6.5°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.2 | 15.41 | 5.29 | 9.96 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.43 | 14.92 | 3.97 | 10.04 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.62 | 12.61 | 1.19 | 9.89 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.08 | 12.88 | 3.75 | 7.7 |
| 🍂 May | 16.23 | 10.56 | 5.96 | 7.52 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.71 | 8.55 | 4.43 | 6.63 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.84 | 8.27 | 4.87 | 7.62 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.77 | 7.34 | 3.43 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.71 | 9.1 | 3.16 | 8.59 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.48 | 9.9 | 3.31 | 9.59 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.56 | 10.95 | 2.13 | 10.87 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.55 | 14.08 | 3.67 | 9.79 |
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