- Est. Median Value
- $434K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $346/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 15%
- Current Weather
- 8.8°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Upokongaro
Is Upokongaro a good place to live?
Upokongaro is home to roughly 2,175 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Upokongaro scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 15% green space.
Schools: Upokongaro 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 $434K, and weekly rent typically sits around $346.
Lifestyle: Upokongaro has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Upokongaro 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
- Safety50
- Amenities10
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability86
- Green space50
- Community11
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $434K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $346/wk
- Median HH Income
- $63K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.7%
- 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 Upokongaro
Schools in zone for Upokongaro
Children living in Upokongaro have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whanganui Collegiate School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 372 · decile 9
Upokongaro School
Full Primary · roll 87 · decile 2
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School Zone Checker
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Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Eat & Drink in Upokongaro
Places to eat & drink(2)
Cafe' 4forty4
Behind The Door On 4
Stay in Upokongaro
Places to stay(1)
Avoca Bar
Upokongaro Weather
Current conditions: 8.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.46 | 13.31 | 4.33 | 11.53 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.72 | 13.29 | 5.4 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.54 | 10.92 | 2.83 | 9.85 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.27 | 9.75 | 2.82 | 8.86 |
| 🍂 May | 15.48 | 7.94 | 4.06 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.63 | 6.3 | 2.27 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.57 | 5.86 | 3.97 | 6.58 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.86 | 5.34 | 3.25 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.71 | 6.94 | 4.5 | 8.82 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.2 | 8.05 | 3.72 | 9.79 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.26 | 10.21 | 4.52 | 10.58 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.87 | 12.57 | 3.78 | 11.04 |
Upokongaro Community
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