- Est. Median Value
- $376K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $100/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 72%
- Current Weather
- 12.7°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Waikawau
Is Waikawau a good place to live?
Waikawau is home to roughly 1,095 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waikawau scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 72% green space.
Schools: Waikawau 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 $376K, and weekly rent typically sits around $100.
Lifestyle: Waikawau has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 12.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waikawau 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
- Safety48
- Amenities10
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $376K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $100/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.6%
- 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.
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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waikawau
Schools in zone for Waikawau
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Waikawau. 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 Waikawau. 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 Waikawau that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Whareorino School
Full Primary · roll 8 · decile 9 · 2.6 km away
Explore Waikawau
Things to do(1)
Waikawau Beach Tunnel
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.
Waikawau Weather
Current conditions: 12.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.22 | 14.82 | 7.01 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.3 | 14.01 | 4.95 | 10.92 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.98 | 11.53 | 5.11 | 9.94 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.68 | 11.5 | 5.12 | 8.43 |
| 🍂 May | 14.81 | 9.11 | 7.62 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.75 | 7.92 | 3.57 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.31 | 6.73 | 5.72 | 7.19 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.16 | 6.1 | 6.01 | 8.07 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.15 | 8.51 | 6.26 | 9.31 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.26 | 9.33 | 7.11 | 10.04 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.72 | 10.93 | 5.36 | 10.44 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.4 | 13.29 | 5.81 | 10.6 |
Waikawau Community
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