- Est. Median Value
- $1.06M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 5.0°C
- Median Age
- 58 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Waikerikeri
Waikerikeri is a valley locality in the hills between Roxburgh and Alexandra, in the schist hill country of the central Clutha Valley where the small streams cut through the tussock and the farming families have been running sheep on the faces since the runholding era. The name belongs to the creek that runs through, and the locality takes its character from the farming activity on the surrounding stations rather than from any settlement aspiration.
The Clutha Valley here is narrower than the broad Cromwell Basin downstream, with the ranges pressing closer and the river running in a tighter gorge between Roxburgh Hydro Lake's lower reaches and the Alexandra basin. The orchards that the Clutha Valley is famous for further north thin out here, giving way to the pastoral country that occupies the higher terraces.
The permanent population is small: the farming families on the valley runs, with the nearest services in Roxburgh to the south and Alexandra to the north, both around 20 minutes by the valley road. The Central Otago landscape here has the quiet intensity of country that never attracted the gold rush attention that the Manuherikia and Dunstan country did, which left the schist and the tussock in roughly the condition nature intended.
Children attend the schools in Roxburgh or Alexandra, depending on which end of the valley road the family lives on.
Is Waikerikeri a good place to live?
Waikerikeri is home to roughly 144 people across 63.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waikerikeri scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Waikerikeri 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 $1.06M, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Waikerikeri has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waikerikeri 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
- Safety91
- Amenities10
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability35
- Green space29
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.06M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $80K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.5%
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Waikerikeri?
- Waikerikeri is in the Clutha Valley, Central Otago, in the hill country between Roxburgh and Alexandra, where the Waikerikeri Creek descends from the surrounding tussock ranges.
- What is Waikerikeri like?
- Waikerikeri is a small pastoral farming locality in the narrow Clutha Valley between Roxburgh and Alexandra, with schist hill country and tussock farming character typical of the central Clutha.
- Is Waikerikeri populated?
- Waikerikeri has a small permanent population of farming families. Roxburgh and Alexandra, around 20 minutes either way along the valley road, provide the nearest services.
- What is the landscape like at Waikerikeri?
- The valley is narrower than the Cromwell Basin, with schist ranges rising from the Clutha River terraces, tussock on the upper faces and the orchard country that characterises the broader Clutha Valley further north tapering out.
- How do I get from Alexandra to Waikerikeri?
- By car, around 20 minutes south via the Clutha Valley Road following the river toward Roxburgh.
- Which schools are in zone for Waikerikeri?
- Children living in Waikerikeri are in zone for Clyde School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Waikerikeri?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waikerikeri
Schools in zone for Waikerikeri
Children living in Waikerikeri have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Clyde School
Full Primary · roll 172 · decile 9
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Explore Waikerikeri
Things to do(1)
Ridge Road Ranch - Livery
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.
Beauty & Fitness in Waikerikeri
Beauty & fitness(1)
Ridge Road Ranch - Livery
Waikerikeri Weather
Current conditions: 5.0°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.9 | 11.23 | 2.42 | 11.81 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.26 | 10.39 | 3.02 | 11.17 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.82 | 8.57 | 2.17 | 9.76 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.52 | 6.14 | 2.32 | 8.26 |
| 🍂 May | 11 | 3.53 | 1.89 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Jun | 6.63 | 0.82 | 1.63 | 5.41 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.34 | -0.26 | 2.46 | 5.41 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.19 | 0.28 | 2.58 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.3 | 2.41 | 4.04 | 8.63 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.76 | 4.07 | 3.65 | 10.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.61 | 7.33 | 2.1 | 11.33 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.11 | 10.43 | 2.62 | 12.03 |
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