- Est. Median Value
- $507K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $310/wk
- Safety Score
- 47/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 6.8°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~78 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Waimataitai
Is Waimataitai a good place to live?
Waimataitai is home to roughly 2,082 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waimataitai scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 47/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Waimataitai has 15 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 $507K, and weekly rent typically sits around $310.
Lifestyle: Waimataitai has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waimataitai 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
- Safety47
- Amenities80
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space53
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $507K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $310/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.9%
- 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 Waimataitai
Schools in zone for Waimataitai
Children living in Waimataitai have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Grantlea Downs School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 5
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Mountainview High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 449 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waimataitai. 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 Waimataitai that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Oceanview Heights School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 1.1 km away
Waimataitai School
Full Primary · roll 458 · decile 6 · 1.3 km away
Bluestone School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 2.8 km away
Highfield School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 7 · 2.9 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 3.1 km away
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 3.2 km away
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2 · 3.4 km away
Gleniti School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Explore Waimataitai
Things to do(2)
Snap Fitness
Timaru Kyokushin Karate
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 Waimataitai
Places to eat & drink(17)
Pizza Hut
Golden Palace
Sushi&
McDonald's
Ceylon 85
Henry's Northtown
Burger Boys
Domino's
RE Burger Timaru
WILD BEAN CAFE
Pizza Hut Timaru
Koji Japanese Restaurant
KFC Timaru
Tandoori King Indian Restaurant
Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant
Wildbean Cafe At Bp Petrol Station
Dominos Pizza
Tradies & Services in Waimataitai
Tradies & services(5)
CarWash King
HVS Motors - hvsmotors.co.nz
rueln.dnb Fence, Balustrades and Gates
Showgrounds Auto Services
SuperCheap Auto
Shops in Waimataitai
Shops(8)
Big Save Timaru
BP
Itm
Merchants Liquor
Modish
PAK'nSAVE Fuel Timaru
PAKnSAVE Timaru
Vape Merchant Timaru
Beauty & Fitness in Waimataitai
Beauty & fitness(3)
CLAWZ by Rachel
Snap Fitness
Timaru Kyokushin Karate
Professional Services in Waimataitai
Professional services(4)
Manson Plumbing
MTF Finance Timaru
MTF Timaru
Travelex
Stay in Waimataitai
Places to stay(5)
Parklands Motorlodge
Ashbury Park Motel
Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park
Parklands Motor Lodge
Beach Bungalow Timaru
Waimataitai Weather
Current conditions: 6.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.46 | 12.26 | 1.51 | 11.2 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.4 | 11.61 | 2.3 | 9.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.56 | 9.74 | 2.31 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.72 | 7.63 | 2.06 | 7.88 |
| 🍂 May | 14.02 | 5.21 | 1.22 | 6.85 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.14 | 2.76 | 1.79 | 5.72 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.5 | 1.38 | 4.53 | 5.91 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.95 | 1.75 | 1.76 | 7.67 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.33 | 4.61 | 1.82 | 8.78 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.59 | 5.42 | 2.91 | 10.03 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.01 | 8.65 | 2.7 | 10.65 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.32 | 11.41 | 2.43 | 10.26 |
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