- Est. Median Value
- $787K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $326/wk
- Safety Score
- 89/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 5.3°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~36 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waiareka Junction
Is Waiareka Junction a good place to live?
Waiareka Junction is home to roughly 1,152 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waiareka Junction scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 89/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Waiareka Junction has 11 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 $787K, and weekly rent typically sits around $326.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waiareka Junction 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
- Safety89
- Amenities10
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $787K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $326/wk
- Median HH Income
- $62K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.0%
- 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 Waiareka Junction
Schools in zone for Waiareka Junction
Children living in Waiareka Junction have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Weston School
Full Primary · roll 232 · decile 8
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Waiareka Junction that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Fenwick School
Contributing · roll 279 · decile 6 · 2.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Full Primary · roll 140 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Te Pākihi o Maru
Contributing · roll 123 · decile 6 · 2.4 km away
Waitaki Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 407 · decile 6 · 2.7 km away
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Contributing · roll 234 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
Oamaru Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 291 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Ardgowan School
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 6 · 4.2 km away
Totara School
Full Primary · roll 20 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Waitaki Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 6 · 4.6 km away
St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 485 · 4.7 km away
Tradies & Services in Waiareka Junction
Tradies & services(1)
North Otago Truck Repairs
Waiareka Junction Weather
Current conditions: 5.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.93 | 11.89 | 1.32 | 11.11 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.59 | 11.74 | 1.63 | 10.74 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.45 | 9.34 | 2.54 | 8.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.52 | 7.58 | 1.73 | 7.72 |
| 🍂 May | 13.45 | 4.91 | 1.14 | 6.54 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11 | 3.51 | 1.64 | 5.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.86 | 2.79 | 2.79 | 6.68 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.98 | 1.99 | 1.01 | 8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.95 | 4.72 | 2.76 | 8.62 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.91 | 6.04 | 3.69 | 10.08 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.6 | 7.77 | 2.66 | 10.44 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.43 | 11.1 | 3.42 | 9.86 |
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