- Est. Median Value
- $646K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 20%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Waikiwi
Waikiwi is a northern Invercargill suburb around 5 km from the central city, on the northern edge of the urban area before the road heads out into the Southland farmland. It's a settled mid-century residential suburb of mostly brick-and-tile housing on flat streets, with around 4,500 residents and the quiet character that defines a lot of Invercargill.
The Waikiwi shops on North Road are the local hub: the Waikiwi Tavern (a long-running local pub with restaurant), the Waikiwi Vet Centre (one of the most-searched local destinations), takeaways and a row of suburban services. Compact, well-used by the surrounding streets, and reliably the kind of suburban strip that doesn't change much from decade to decade.
Waikiwi Park provides the local green space, with sports fields, a playground and walking paths. The Waikiwi Stream runs along the eastern edge, with the Waikiwi Walkway connecting the suburb to the wider Invercargill walking network.
Waikiwi School (state co-ed primary) handles the local primary. Older students typically attend James Hargest College or Southland Boys' High School and Southland Girls' High School. Most homes are 1950s and 1960s on standard sections, with the long-term resident base and mature gardens that come with it.
Is Waikiwi a good place to live?
Waikiwi is home to roughly 3,528 people across 7.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waikiwi scores 66 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 20% green space.
Schools: Waikiwi has 20 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 $646K, and weekly rent typically sits around $390.
Lifestyle: Waikiwi has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waikiwi 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
- Amenities70
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space66
- Community67
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $646K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.9%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Waikiwi?
- Waikiwi is a northern Invercargill suburb around 5 km from the central city, on the northern edge of the urban area. It borders Windsor (south), Grasmere (west) and the rural land north of Invercargill.
- What is the Waikiwi Vet Centre?
- The Waikiwi Vet Centre on North Road is one of the main veterinary clinics serving northern Invercargill, the suburb's most-searched destination. Standard companion and farm animal services on site, with after-hours emergency options.
- Where is the Waikiwi Tavern?
- The Waikiwi Tavern is on North Road, central Waikiwi, a long-running local pub with restaurant and function spaces. Standard pub menu, regular live music nights and the kind of community following that suburban pubs reliably build.
- What is Waikiwi Park?
- Waikiwi Park is the local green space, with sports fields, a playground, walking paths and the Waikiwi Walkway along the Waikiwi Stream. Well-used by local schools and sports clubs through the week.
- How do I get from central Invercargill to Waikiwi?
- By car, around 8 to 12 minutes via North Road or Dee Street. Bus services run regularly from the central Invercargill interchange to Waikiwi via the North Road route.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waikiwi
Schools in zone for Waikiwi
Children living in Waikiwi have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Donovan Primary School
Contributing · roll 353 · decile 6
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waikiwi. 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 Waikiwi that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ruru Special School
Specialist School · roll 126 · decile 4 · 0.3 km away
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 0.5 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 2.3 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 2.4 km away
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.8 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Waverley Park School
Contributing · roll 252 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 4.2 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Makarewa School
Contributing · roll 149 · decile 9 · 5.0 km away
Explore Waikiwi
Things to do(5)
Donovan Park
Waikiwi Bowling Club
Fosbender Park
Waikiwi Rugby Football Club
Myers Reserve
Parks & green spaces(3)
Donovan Park
Fosbender Park
Myers Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Waikiwi
Places to eat & drink(8)
AR Indian Restaurant
Crafty's Bar and Grill
Waikiwi Tavern
Nichol’s Garden Cafe - Invercargill
AR Indian Restaurant & Bar
Waikiwi Fish Supply
The Foundry Restaurant
Cafe Greenworld Lynwood Homestead
Tradies & Services in Waikiwi
Tradies & services(10)
Fly & Spider Control
Gold Stars Tiling Invercargill
Hire Frankton Ltd
Kiwi Car Spa
Meister Solutions Limited
RANDS Heating Services
SouthRoads Invercargill
Stu Crete
Total Carpet Services
Traffic Management Services
Shops in Waikiwi
Shops(6)
Countdown
Craigs Kitchen
La-Z-Boy
Viraj Investment
Waikiwi Bottle Store
Woolworths
Beauty & Fitness in Waikiwi
Beauty & fitness(6)
Juo
Lisa Maxwell Hair
Studio T
Vision Hair & Beauty
Waikiwi Bowling Club
Waikiwi Rugby Football Club
Professional Services in Waikiwi
Professional services(2)
New Zealand Post
The Brokers
Stay in Waikiwi
Places to stay(2)
Bavarian Motel
Asure Evergreen Motel
Waikiwi Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.64 | 10.85 | 4.07 | 10.7 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.4 | 10.37 | 4.26 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.18 | 8.77 | 5.11 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.1 | 8.34 | 3.33 | 6.89 |
| 🍂 May | 12.07 | 6.1 | 3.83 | 4.87 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.11 | 3 | 3.19 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.64 | 3.29 | 3.74 | 5.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.61 | 3.63 | 2.96 | 6.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.56 | 5.35 | 4.94 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.55 | 5.92 | 4.2 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.91 | 6.97 | 2.89 | 10.35 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.64 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 9.73 |
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