- Est. Median Value
- $1.08M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $534/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 93%
- Current Weather
- 8.7°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Waiatarua
Is Waiatarua a good place to live?
Waiatarua is home to roughly 2,307 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waiatarua scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 93% green space.
Schools: Waiatarua has 6 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 $1.08M, and weekly rent typically sits around $534.
Lifestyle: Waiatarua has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waiatarua 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
- Safety88
- Amenities10
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability35
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.08M
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waiatarua
Schools in zone for Waiatarua
Children living in Waiatarua 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
Henderson High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1049 · decile 3
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waiatarua. 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 Waiatarua that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Henderson Valley School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
Woodlands Park School
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Laingholm School
Contributing · roll 149 · 4.8 km away
Explore Waiatarua
Things to do(1)
Auckland City Lookout
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Waiatarua
Places to eat & drink(2)
Elevation Brasserie
Elevation Cafe
Shops in Waiatarua
Shops(1)
Showerguard smart Limited
Beauty & Fitness in Waiatarua
Beauty & fitness(1)
Auckland City Lookout
Professional Services in Waiatarua
Professional services(1)
Emma Baker Photographer
Stay in Waiatarua
Places to stay(2)
Waitakere Estate Hotel Auckland
Waitakere Resort & Spa
Waiatarua Weather
Current conditions: 8.7°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.3 | 16.08 | 6.26 | 10.33 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.8 | 15.33 | 6.28 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.83 | 13.78 | 3.74 | 10.22 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18 | 13.37 | 3.29 | 8.57 |
| 🍂 May | 15.38 | 11.04 | 4.97 | 7.76 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.98 | 9.64 | 3.76 | 7.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.89 | 8.48 | 5.14 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.86 | 7.66 | 3.03 | 8.45 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.53 | 10.01 | 4.82 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.63 | 10.5 | 4.11 | 10.36 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.02 | 11.88 | 3.26 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.77 | 14.29 | 4.2 | 11.43 |
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