- Est. Median Value
- $947K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 68/100
- Green Space
- 64%
- Current Weather
- 4.5°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~58 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Waimairi Beach
Is Waimairi Beach a good place to live?
Waimairi Beach is home to roughly 1,293 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waimairi Beach scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 68/100 and 64% green space.
Schools: Waimairi Beach has 19 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 $947K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Waimairi Beach has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waimairi Beach 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
- Safety68
- Amenities10
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability40
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $947K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $131K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.1%
- 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 Waimairi Beach
Schools in zone for Waimairi Beach
Children living in Waimairi Beach have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Emmanuel Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 287 · decile 8
St Bede's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 811 · decile 9
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Mairehau High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 420 · decile 4
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1333 · decile 5
Avonside Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1107 · decile 5
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Parkview Pārua
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 6
Haeata Community Campus
Composite · roll 586 · decile 2
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waimairi Beach. 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 Waimairi Beach that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Full Primary · roll 442 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
Rāwhiti School
Full Primary · roll 518 · decile 3 · 2.0 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Contributing · roll 520 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 6 · 3.1 km away
Nova Montessori School
Full Primary · roll 41 · decile 9 · 3.6 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 418 · decile 5 · 4.2 km away
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Full Primary · roll 578 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Explore Waimairi Beach
Things to do(3)
Maunga Ataahua
Waimairi Surf Lifesaving Club
Broad Park
Parks & green spaces(2)
Maunga Ataahua
Broad Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Waimairi Beach
Tradies & services(2)
Select Builders
Stone Landscapes Ltd
Beauty & Fitness in Waimairi Beach
Beauty & fitness(1)
Waimairi Surf Lifesaving Club
Waimairi Beach Weather
Current conditions: 4.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.26 | 14.49 | 1.28 | 11.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.41 | 13.92 | 2.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 11.15 | 1.97 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.8 | 9.99 | 1.57 | 8.33 |
| 🍂 May | 14 | 6.76 | 1.64 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 6.72 | 1.74 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.06 | 4.3 | 2.54 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.7 | 4.24 | 1.51 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.64 | 6.56 | 2.09 | 8.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.06 | 8.03 | 1.75 | 10.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.39 | 10.25 | 1.78 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 12.96 | 1.81 | 10.99 |
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