- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 2.4°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waikoura
Is Waikoura a good place to live?
Waikoura is home to roughly 2,841 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waikoura scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Waikoura has 2 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 $571K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waikoura 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety82
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.2%
- 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 Waikoura
Schools in zone for Waikoura
Children living in Waikoura have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Waikoura that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Otautau School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Waikoura Weather
Current conditions: 2.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.31 | 10.41 | 3.32 | 10.29 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.19 | 10 | 4.26 | 10.04 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.58 | 8.04 | 4.39 | 8.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.5 | 7.49 | 3.04 | 7.02 |
| 🍂 May | 11.21 | 5.29 | 4.36 | 4.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.51 | 3.16 | 3.03 | 5.82 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.71 | 2.83 | 3.62 | 5.81 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.97 | 2.41 | 2.98 | 6.98 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.95 | 4.47 | 5.38 | 8.09 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.13 | 5.35 | 4.38 | 8.14 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.8 | 6.11 | 2.85 | 9.64 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.73 | 9.25 | 3.97 | 9.73 |
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