- Est. Median Value
- $533K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 11.0°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Waianiwa
Is Waianiwa a good place to live?
Waianiwa is home to roughly 1,182 people across 16.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waianiwa scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Waianiwa has 4 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 $533K, and weekly rent typically sits around $280.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waianiwa 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
- Safety88
- Amenities10
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability70
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $533K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Median HH Income
- $101K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.8%
- 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 Waianiwa?
- Children living in Waianiwa are in zone for Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Waianiwa?
- 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 Waianiwa?
- The postcode for Waianiwa is 9874.
- What is the population of Waianiwa?
- Waianiwa has 1,182 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Waianiwa?
- The estimated median property value in Waianiwa is $533K. Median weekly rent is $280/week.
- Where is Waianiwa?
- Waianiwa is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Waianiwa a good place to live?
- Waianiwa scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waianiwa
Schools in zone for Waianiwa
Children living in Waianiwa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waianiwa. 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 Waianiwa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waianiwa School
Full Primary · roll 58 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
Tradies & Services in Waianiwa
Tradies & services(4)
BJ Carter Builders and Insulators
Envirowool Insulation
Ezi Computing
Insulmax Insulation Southland
Waianiwa Weather
Current conditions: 11.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.54 | 10.96 | 4.06 | 10.68 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.47 | 10.48 | 4.35 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.42 | 8.85 | 5.08 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.34 | 8.23 | 3.41 | 6.9 |
| 🍂 May | 12.23 | 6 | 3.7 | 4.67 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.97 | 3.04 | 3.17 | 5.47 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.66 | 3.14 | 3.95 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.79 | 3.43 | 2.79 | 6.69 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.82 | 5.37 | 5.2 | 7.89 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.78 | 5.91 | 4.28 | 8.19 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.03 | 6.9 | 2.89 | 10.16 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.73 | 10.04 | 4.6 | 9.79 |
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