- Est. Median Value
- $377K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $180/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 37%
- Current Weather
- 2.4°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waikaia
Is Waikaia a good place to live?
Waikaia is home to roughly 1,407 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waikaia scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 37% green space.
Schools: Waikaia has 2 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 $377K, and weekly rent typically sits around $180.
Lifestyle: Waikaia has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waikaia 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
- Schools56
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $377K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $180/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.4%
- 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 Waikaia
Schools in zone for Waikaia
Children living in Waikaia have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Waikaia that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waikaia School
Full Primary · roll 24 · decile 9 · 2.5 km away
Explore Waikaia
Things to do(1)
Switzers Museum & Bottlehouse
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 Waikaia
Places to eat & drink(1)
Waikaia Store Cafe and Post Office
Tradies & Services in Waikaia
Tradies & services(1)
Switzers Mechanical
Shops in Waikaia
Shops(1)
NZ Post Centre Waikaia
Stay in Waikaia
Places to stay(1)
Waikaia Commercial Hotel
Waikaia Weather
Current conditions: 2.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.95 | 10.9 | 3.68 | 10.29 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.59 | 10.49 | 4.39 | 9.72 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.94 | 8.31 | 5.11 | 8.45 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.76 | 7.28 | 3.72 | 7.5 |
| 🍂 May | 12.01 | 4.46 | 4.15 | 5.15 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.92 | 2.07 | 2.93 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.19 | 2.52 | 3.65 | 5.85 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.7 | 1.62 | 3.66 | 7.29 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.01 | 4.4 | 6.07 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.47 | 5.29 | 4.85 | 8.83 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.07 | 6.49 | 4.75 | 9.56 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.34 | 9.94 | 5.19 | 10.08 |
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