- Est. Median Value
- $429K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 3.9°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Waihao Downs
Is Waihao Downs a good place to live?
Waihao Downs is home to roughly 1,320 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waihao Downs scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Waihao Downs 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 $429K, and weekly rent typically sits around $320.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waihao Downs 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
- Amenities38
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability87
- Green space16
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $429K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Median HH Income
- $50K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.1%
- 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 Waihao Downs
Schools in zone for Waihao Downs
Children living in Waihao Downs have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Waihao Downs School
Full Primary · roll 73 · decile 9
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waihao Downs. 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.
Stay in Waihao Downs
Places to stay(1)
Waihao Forks Hotel
Waihao Downs Weather
Current conditions: 3.9°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.61 | 11.32 | 1.8 | 11.27 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.27 | 10.87 | 1.95 | 11.04 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.37 | 8.39 | 2.66 | 9.08 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.39 | 7.26 | 2.15 | 7.88 |
| 🍂 May | 13.15 | 4.45 | 1.59 | 6.59 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.76 | 3.05 | 1.88 | 5.59 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.54 | 2.2 | 2.99 | 6.66 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.61 | 1.56 | 1.33 | 8.03 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.6 | 4.23 | 2.98 | 8.93 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.62 | 5.64 | 3.84 | 10.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.6 | 7.37 | 3.06 | 10.92 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.34 | 10.4 | 3.65 | 10.33 |
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