- Est. Median Value
- $742K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 33/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 12.4°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~93 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Waikaretu
Is Waikaretu a good place to live?
Waikaretu is home to roughly 807 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waikaretu scores 28 out of 100, with a safety score of 33/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Waikaretu 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 $742K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Waikaretu has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 12.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waikaretu 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
- Safety33
- Amenities10
- Schools35
- Housing Affordability51
- Green space32
- Community11
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $742K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $71K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.1%
- 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 Waikaretu
Schools in zone for Waikaretu
Children living in Waikaretu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Kauwhata College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 519 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waikaretu. 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.
Eat & Drink in Waikaretu
Places to eat & drink(1)
Nikau Cave and Cafe
Stay in Waikaretu
Places to stay(1)
Te Karaka Station & Lodge
Waikaretu Weather
Current conditions: 12.4°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.05 | 16 | 7.13 | 9.8 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.35 | 15.22 | 6.01 | 10.77 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.15 | 13.27 | 2.99 | 9.82 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.51 | 12.84 | 3.66 | 8.43 |
| 🍂 May | 15.72 | 10.54 | 4.89 | 7.46 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.37 | 9.09 | 3.61 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.28 | 8.11 | 4.27 | 7.18 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.18 | 7.35 | 3.56 | 8.33 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15 | 9.93 | 4.99 | 9.44 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.19 | 10.47 | 4.14 | 10.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.63 | 12 | 3.84 | 10.83 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.34 | 14.53 | 4.35 | 10.92 |
Waikaretu Community
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