- Est. Median Value
- $315K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $290/wk
- Safety Score
- 74/100
- Green Space
- 37%
- Current Weather
- 3.8°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~51 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waimangaroa
Waimangaroa is the small West Coast community at the bottom of the Denniston Incline, where the coal came off the plateau and the working town's lower infrastructure operated. The Waimangaroa River runs through on its way to the coast at Granity, and the community that exists here now is the residential and service base for the Denniston heritage site above and the working coal industry that the Stockton operation continues.
The incline's lower terminus sat here, and the Waimangaroa area was the operational base for the coalfield's lower infrastructure - the coal screens, the loading facilities and the rail connections that processed the output from Denniston above. The heritage that remains is part of the broader Denniston heritage precinct, with the incline's lower workings accessible from the valley floor.
The West Coast community that Waimangaroa holds today has the character of the Buller district's smaller settlements: a few hundred people, the community connections that the northern coastal highway provides, and Westport 15 minutes south for the full service range. The Waimangaroa Valley provides access to the Denniston plateau for the heritage visitors who drive up.
Children from Waimangaroa attend Westport's schools. The coal wagons no longer come down the incline. The valley remains.
Is Waimangaroa a good place to live?
Waimangaroa is home to roughly 283 people across 25.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waimangaroa scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 74/100 and 37% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $315K, and weekly rent typically sits around $290.
Lifestyle: Waimangaroa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waimangaroa 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
- Safety74
- Amenities10
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport15
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $315K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $290/wk
- Median HH Income
- $48K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.4%
- 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 Waimangaroa?
- Waimangaroa is in the Buller district, around 15 km north of Westport on State Highway 67, at the Waimangaroa River's coast, the lower base of the Denniston Incline heritage site.
- What is Waimangaroa's connection to Denniston?
- Waimangaroa was the operational base at the bottom of the Denniston Incline, where coal from the plateau was processed and loaded for transport, with the heritage workings of the lower incline still visible.
- Is the Denniston Incline accessible from Waimangaroa?
- The Denniston Road leaves State Highway 67 near Waimangaroa, climbing to the plateau. The lower incline heritage area is accessible from the valley floor section.
- What schools serve Waimangaroa?
- Children from Waimangaroa attend Westport's schools, with Buller High School for secondary students.
- How do I get from Westport to Waimangaroa?
- By car, around 15 minutes north on State Highway 67 along the northern Buller coast.
- What is the postcode for Waimangaroa?
- The postcode for Waimangaroa is 7891.
- What is the population of Waimangaroa?
- Waimangaroa has 283 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
Eat & Drink in Waimangaroa
Places to eat & drink(2)
The Scullery Waimangaroa
The Scullery
Waimangaroa Weather
Current conditions: 3.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.12 | 13.76 | 156.3 | 10.79 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.24 | 13.46 | 312.9 | 8.87 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.86 | 11.75 | 212.57 | 8.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.3 | 10.44 | 247.83 | 7.29 |
| 🍂 May | 14.92 | 8.95 | 312.17 | 5.46 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.03 | 6.65 | 301.43 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.12 | 6.02 | 199.63 | 5.73 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.41 | 5.92 | 388.47 | 6.04 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.73 | 7.46 | 338.7 | 6.81 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.73 | 8.3 | 327.6 | 7.87 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.68 | 9.91 | 315.83 | 9.23 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.23 | 12.88 | 294.87 | 9.59 |
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