- Est. Median Value
- $555K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $278/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 5.5°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waikouaiti
Is Waikouaiti a good place to live?
Waikouaiti is home to roughly 1,260 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waikouaiti scores 60 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Waikouaiti has 7 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 $555K, and weekly rent typically sits around $278.
Lifestyle: Waikouaiti has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waikouaiti 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
- Safety82
- Amenities40
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space15
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $555K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $278/wk
- Median HH Income
- $57K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.5%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waikouaiti
Schools in zone for Waikouaiti
Children living in Waikouaiti have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 9
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waikouaiti. 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 Waikouaiti that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waikouaiti School
Contributing · roll 91 · decile 6 · 2.0 km away
Explore Waikouaiti
Things to do(6)
Gun club
Matanaka Historical Farm
Strength Club 24/7
Waikouaiti Racing Club
Vetlife Waikouaiti
KM Fitness and Nutrition
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.
Eat & Drink in Waikouaiti
Places to eat & drink(7)
The Outpost Café
Detal Studios
The Outpost
Fish Inn
Golden Fleece Hotel & Southern Smokehouse Restaurant
Beano's Bakery
Indigo House
Tradies & Services in Waikouaiti
Tradies & services(1)
Waikouaiti Auto & Engineering
Shops in Waikouaiti
Shops(3)
Blueskin Outdoor Power Equipment
Eastern Hammer Hardware
Waikouaiti Food Centre
Beauty & Fitness in Waikouaiti
Beauty & fitness(6)
Gun club
KM Fitness and Nutrition
SkevAli Hair Studio
Strength Club 24/7
Vetlife Waikouaiti
Waikouaiti Racing Club
Professional Services in Waikouaiti
Professional services(1)
Southern Waterblasting
Waikouaiti Weather
Current conditions: 5.5°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.88 | 11.69 | 1.96 | 10.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.9 | 11.26 | 2.09 | 10.15 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.63 | 9.49 | 3.8 | 9.05 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.16 | 8.07 | 2.04 | 7.34 |
| 🍂 May | 12.62 | 5.81 | 1.63 | 6.08 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.59 | 4.81 | 2.07 | 5.21 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.1 | 4.65 | 2.92 | 5.96 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.32 | 3.44 | 1.35 | 7.69 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.56 | 5.43 | 3.18 | 8.44 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.44 | 6.21 | 4.39 | 9.55 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.05 | 7.6 | 3.07 | 10.18 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.31 | 10.45 | 4.55 | 9.2 |
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