- Est. Median Value
- $487K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 31%
- Current Weather
- 4.5°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Waikaura
Is Waikaura a good place to live?
Waikaura is home to roughly 993 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waikaura scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 31% green space.
Schools: Waikaura 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 $487K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Waikaura has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waikaura 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
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability77
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $487K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.6%
- 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 Waikaura
Schools in zone for Waikaura
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Waikaura. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waikaura. 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Waikaura that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Duntroon School
Full Primary · roll 103 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Explore Waikaura
Things to do(1)
Takiroa Māori Rock Painting Site
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.
Waikaura Weather
Current conditions: 4.5°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.78 | 11.54 | 1.87 | 10.55 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.84 | 10.96 | 1.49 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.96 | 8.6 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.76 | 6.77 | 1.73 | 7.95 |
| 🍂 May | 13 | 4.05 | 1.23 | 6.67 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.31 | 2.04 | 1.71 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.03 | 1.55 | 2.25 | 6.62 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.56 | 1.32 | 1.24 | 8.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.8 | 4.03 | 3.15 | 9.27 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.24 | 5.69 | 3.78 | 10.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.62 | 7.6 | 2.82 | 10.82 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.49 | 10.58 | 3.85 | 9.9 |
Waikaura Community
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