- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 9.4°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Waihou
Is Waihou a good place to live?
Waihou is home to roughly 2,064 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waihou scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 6% green space.
Schools: Waihou has 1 school 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 $579K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Waihou has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waihou 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
- Amenities18
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space21
- Community44
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $76K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.9%
- 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 Waihou
Schools in zone for Waihou
Children living in Waihou have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Full Primary · roll 159 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waihou. 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.
Explore Waihou
Things to do(3)
Waihou Rugby Football Club
Te Aroha Hack And Hunters Club Inc
Te Aroha Riding for the Disabled
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 Waihou
Places to eat & drink(3)
The Waihou Tavern
Kotare Mara Rural Coffee Stop
Waihou Tavern
Beauty & Fitness in Waihou
Beauty & fitness(6)
Selina's Hair Salon
Te Aroha Hack And Hunters Club Inc
Te Aroha Riding for the Disabled
Waihou Rugby Football Club
Wellness Your Way Ltd
Z Hair ♡
Waihou Weather
Current conditions: 9.4°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.7 | 15.4 | 7.53 | 9.94 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.48 | 14.47 | 6.84 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.04 | 11.21 | 2.89 | 9.81 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.82 | 11.54 | 3.45 | 8.2 |
| 🍂 May | 15.85 | 8.54 | 5.19 | 7.53 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.4 | 7.42 | 3.72 | 6.93 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.21 | 5.89 | 4.28 | 7.01 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.4 | 5.28 | 3.07 | 8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.63 | 7.96 | 4.64 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.2 | 9.03 | 4.17 | 10.15 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.93 | 10.78 | 3.07 | 10.45 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.96 | 13.8 | 4.5 | 10.61 |
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