- Est. Median Value
- $429K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $150/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 22%
- Current Weather
- 2.6°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waihaorunga
Is Waihaorunga a good place to live?
Waihaorunga is home to roughly 96 people across 157.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waihaorunga scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 22% green space.
Schools: Waihaorunga 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 $150.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waihaorunga 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
- Safety50
- Amenities38
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability87
- Green space73
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $429K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $150/wk
- Median HH Income
- $73K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.7%
- 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 Waihaorunga?
- Children living in Waihaorunga are in zone for Waihao Downs School, Craighead Diocesan School, Roncalli College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Waihaorunga?
- 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 Waihaorunga?
- The postcode for Waihaorunga is 7977.
- How much do houses cost in Waihaorunga?
- The estimated median property value in Waihaorunga is $429K. Median weekly rent is $150/week.
- Where is Waihaorunga?
- Waihaorunga is in Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Waihaorunga a good place to live?
- Waihaorunga scores 58/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waihaorunga
Schools in zone for Waihaorunga
Children living in Waihaorunga 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 Waihaorunga. 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.
Waihaorunga Weather
Current conditions: 2.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.79 | 9.78 | 2.08 | 10.25 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.06 | 9.18 | 2.22 | 10.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.56 | 6.67 | 2.61 | 8.79 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.51 | 5.69 | 2.61 | 7.29 |
| 🍂 May | 10.87 | 2.8 | 1.57 | 6.47 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.38 | 1.03 | 2.22 | 5.2 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.87 | -0.21 | 3.27 | 6.47 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.91 | -0.54 | 1.55 | 8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12 | 2.2 | 2.87 | 8.82 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.55 | 3.72 | 3.71 | 10 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.07 | 5.67 | 3.33 | 10.23 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.9 | 8.83 | 4.02 | 9.47 |
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