- Est. Median Value
- $778K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 87%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 59 yrs
~41 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Waikawa
Is Waikawa a good place to live?
Waikawa is home to roughly 1,659 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waikawa scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 87% green space.
Schools: Waikawa has 3 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 $778K, and weekly rent typically sits around $420.
Lifestyle: Waikawa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waikawa 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
- Safety85
- Amenities16
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport18
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $778K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Median HH Income
- $74K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.6%
- 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 Waikawa
Schools in zone for Waikawa
Children living in Waikawa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Queen Charlotte College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 368 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Waikawa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waikawa Bay School
Contributing · roll 143 · decile 5 · 0.7 km away
Picton School
Contributing · roll 113 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
Explore Waikawa
Things to do(1)
Waikawa Foreshore Reserve
Parks & green spaces(1)
Waikawa Foreshore Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Waikawa
Places to eat & drink(2)
The Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar
Jolly Roger Bar & Cafe
Tradies & Services in Waikawa
Tradies & services(3)
BGS Contracting Builders
Boat Cleaning Experts
Seatech Marine
Shops in Waikawa
Shops(1)
Enigma Organics
Beauty & Fitness in Waikawa
Beauty & fitness(1)
Serenity Salon & Boutique
Stay in Waikawa
Places to stay(7)
Waikawa retreat
Waikawa Bay Seafront Apartment
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
Apartments on the Waterfront
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Wilkes Way Villa
Waikawa Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.88 | 14.34 | 2.04 | 11.18 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22 | 14.06 | 2.3 | 10.93 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.88 | 11.6 | 2.22 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.5 | 10.94 | 3.37 | 7.66 |
| 🍂 May | 15.07 | 8.65 | 3.23 | 7.02 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.15 | 7.32 | 3.09 | 6.64 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.78 | 5.79 | 2.05 | 7.05 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.95 | 5.58 | 2.3 | 8.31 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.95 | 8.14 | 2.45 | 8.66 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.54 | 8.88 | 3.07 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.2 | 10.63 | 1.81 | 10.59 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.93 | 13.1 | 2.06 | 11.12 |
Waikawa Community
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