- Est. Median Value
- $1.18M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $534/wk
- Safety Score
- 76/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 5.3°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~49 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Upper Nihotupu Reservoir
Is Upper Nihotupu Reservoir a good place to live?
Upper Nihotupu Reservoir is home to roughly 2,307 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Upper Nihotupu Reservoir scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 76/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Upper Nihotupu Reservoir has 3 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 $1.18M, and weekly rent typically sits around $534.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Upper Nihotupu Reservoir 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
- Safety76
- Amenities59
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability32
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.18M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $534/wk
- Median HH Income
- $125K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.1%
- 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 Upper Nihotupu Reservoir?
- Children living in Upper Nihotupu Reservoir are in zone for Bruce McLaren Intermediate, Oratia School, Green Bay High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Upper Nihotupu Reservoir?
- 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 population of Upper Nihotupu Reservoir?
- Upper Nihotupu Reservoir has 2,307 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Upper Nihotupu Reservoir?
- The estimated median property value in Upper Nihotupu Reservoir is $1.2M. Median weekly rent is $534/week.
- Where is Upper Nihotupu Reservoir?
- Upper Nihotupu Reservoir is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Upper Nihotupu Reservoir a good place to live?
- Upper Nihotupu Reservoir scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Upper Nihotupu Reservoir
Schools in zone for Upper Nihotupu Reservoir
Children living in Upper Nihotupu Reservoir have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 285 · decile 2
Oratia School
Contributing · roll 434 · decile 9
Green Bay High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1962 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Upper Nihotupu Reservoir. 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 3 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Upper Nihotupu Reservoir Weather
Current conditions: 5.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.35 | 16.13 | 6.26 | 10.33 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.85 | 15.38 | 6.28 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.88 | 13.82 | 3.74 | 10.22 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.06 | 13.43 | 3.29 | 8.57 |
| 🍂 May | 15.44 | 11.09 | 4.97 | 7.76 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.03 | 9.71 | 3.76 | 7.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.95 | 8.54 | 5.14 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.9 | 7.71 | 3.03 | 8.45 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.57 | 10.06 | 4.82 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.68 | 10.55 | 4.11 | 10.36 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.07 | 11.94 | 3.26 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.81 | 14.33 | 4.2 | 11.43 |
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