- Est. Median Value
- $492K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 98%
- Current Weather
- 7.2°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Waikawa Harbour
Is Waikawa Harbour a good place to live?
Waikawa Harbour is home to roughly 2,214 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waikawa Harbour scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 98% green space.
Schools: Waikawa Harbour 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 $492K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waikawa Harbour 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
- Safety82
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability76
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $492K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $78K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.8%
- 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 Waikawa Harbour
Schools in zone for Waikawa Harbour
Children living in Waikawa Harbour 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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Waikawa Harbour Weather
Current conditions: 7.2°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.4 | 11.01 | 3.71 | 10.49 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.92 | 10.95 | 4.34 | 9.53 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.63 | 9.32 | 4.92 | 7.97 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.47 | 8.74 | 3.07 | 6.36 |
| 🍂 May | 11.9 | 7.03 | 3.53 | 4.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.54 | 4.68 | 3.38 | 5.23 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.73 | 5.27 | 3.48 | 4.95 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.33 | 4.95 | 3.07 | 6.66 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.94 | 5.98 | 4.71 | 7.31 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.59 | 6.58 | 4.82 | 7.75 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.17 | 7.69 | 3.44 | 9.72 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.3 | 10.04 | 4.61 | 8.97 |
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