- Est. Median Value
- $788K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Safety Score
- 11/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 10.7°C
- Median Age
- 31 yrs
~114 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Waimapu Estuary
Is Waimapu Estuary a good place to live?
Waimapu Estuary is home to roughly 2,712 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waimapu Estuary scores 28 out of 100, with a safety score of 11/100 and 6% green space.
Schools: Waimapu Estuary has 21 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 $788K, and weekly rent typically sits around $420.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waimapu Estuary 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
- Safety11
- Amenities40
- Schools49
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space19
- Community10
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $788K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.0%
- 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 Waimapu Estuary
Schools in zone for Waimapu Estuary
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Waimapu Estuary. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waimapu Estuary. 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 Waimapu Estuary that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Tauranga Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 1229 · decile 5 · 0.9 km away
Tauranga Special School
Specialist School · roll 128 · decile 5 · 1.0 km away
Merivale School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 1.1 km away
Tauranga Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1474 · decile 6 · 1.4 km away
Gate Pa School
Contributing · roll 374 · decile 2 · 1.4 km away
Maungatapu School
Contributing · roll 571 · decile 5 · 1.5 km away
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
Teen Parent Unit · 1.5 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Contributing · roll 456 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
Tauranga Boys' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2327 · decile 6 · 2.0 km away
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 5 · 2.2 km away
Selwyn Ridge School
Contributing · roll 459 · decile 3 · 2.6 km away
Greenpark School (Tauranga)
Contributing · roll 687 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Tauranga Primary School
Contributing · roll 448 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Welcome Bay School
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
Te Kura o Manunui
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
Tauranga Adventist School
Full Primary · roll 115 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Te Kura o Matapihi
Full Primary · roll 177 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Bethlehem College
Composite · roll 2112 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Tauranga Waldorf School
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
Aquinas College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 844 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
Ōtūmoetai Primary School
Contributing · roll 544 · decile 6 · 4.6 km away
Waimapu Estuary Weather
Current conditions: 10.7°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.21 | 16.12 | 10.03 | 9.79 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.45 | 15.24 | 7.53 | 10.14 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.5 | 12.2 | 2.66 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.89 | 12.15 | 4.32 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 16.2 | 9.52 | 6.05 | 7.73 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.7 | 8.63 | 7.27 | 7.12 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.82 | 6.58 | 3.5 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.92 | 5.1 | 2.72 | 8.54 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.04 | 8.55 | 3.85 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.32 | 9.72 | 3.91 | 10.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.09 | 11.46 | 3.8 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.97 | 14.45 | 5.57 | 11.04 |
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