- Est. Median Value
- $465K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Safety Score
- 47/100
- Green Space
- 17%
- Current Weather
- 5.4°C
- Median Age
- 57 yrs
~79 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Waimate
Is Waimate a good place to live?
Waimate is home to roughly 3,591 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waimate scores 64 out of 100, with a safety score of 47/100 and 17% green space.
Schools: Waimate has 6 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 $465K, and weekly rent typically sits around $280.
Lifestyle: Waimate has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waimate 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
- Amenities100
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability81
- Green space56
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $465K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Median HH Income
- $50K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.6%
- 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 Waimate
Schools in zone for Waimate
Children living in Waimate have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waimate. 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 Waimate that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waimate High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 301 · 1.4 km away
Waimate Main School
Contributing · roll 81 · decile 3 · 1.5 km away
St Patrick's School (Waimate)
Full Primary · roll 31 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
Waimate Centennial School
Contributing · roll 125 · decile 4 · 2.4 km away
Explore Waimate
Things to do(17)
Gun club
EnkleDooVery Korna - Wallaby Park
Waimate Museum & Archives
Waimate Skate Park
Seddon Square
Waimate Racecourse
Equine Mementos
Manchester Park
Waimate Cricket Club
Knottingley Park
Waimate Disc Golf Club
Atwill Park Camp
Waimate Rugby Football Club
Waimate Event Centre
Waimate Stadium
SCNO Show Jumping - Waimate
Waimate Netball Centre
Parks & green spaces(5)
Waimate Skate Park
Seddon Square
Manchester Park
Knottingley Park
Atwill Park Camp
Healthcare(1)
Waimate Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Waimate
Places to eat & drink(15)
The Barn
Waimate Kitchen & Bar
Country Kitchen
Rainbow Dairy
The Waimate Kitchen and Bar
Town Friar
Cups & Cones Gelato
Waimate Town and Country Club
Artifax Cafe
Waitaki Bean
Cafe on Queen
Fishtail Restaurant
The Waimate Bakery
Royal Tavern
The Barn
Tradies & Services in Waimate
Tradies & services(13)
Brady’s Pristine Detailing
Cunningham Plumbing Ltd
Delta Wye Electrical
Des Scott Electrical
Energized Electrical Services
Harrington's Trading
Haywood Engineering Ltd.
Interpaint
Pod Fab
Proudfoot building ltd
Steel Frame Manufacturing
Stowell Motor Repairs
White Horse Motors
Shops in Waimate
Shops(13)
Amandas Bridal and Fashion
Hammer Hardware
ITM
Matai Nurseries
New World Waimate
Rust
Side Project
Super Liquor Waimate
The Quirky Magpie
Waimate berries
Waimate Flooring
Waimate ITM
Whitehorse Cheese
Beauty & Fitness in Waimate
Beauty & fitness(14)
Equine Mementos
Gun club
In Hair Design
Jaynes
Kallos Beauty
SCNO Show Jumping - Waimate
The Front Room
Waimate Cricket Club
Waimate Disc Golf Club
Waimate Event Centre
Waimate Netball Centre
Waimate Racecourse
Waimate Rugby Football Club
Waimate Stadium
Professional Services in Waimate
Professional services(2)
Alspix Studios
Waimate Medical Centre
Stay in Waimate
Places to stay(4)
Studholme Hotel
The Nest Guest House
The Waimate Lodges
Kingswood Motel
Waimate Weather
Current conditions: 5.4°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.48 | 12.51 | 1.18 | 11.53 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.19 | 11.97 | 1.66 | 11.13 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.15 | 9.14 | 2.44 | 9.08 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.41 | 7.91 | 1.76 | 7.84 |
| 🍂 May | 13.51 | 4.89 | 1.53 | 6.58 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.09 | 4.02 | 1.71 | 5.65 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11 | 2.35 | 2.84 | 6.6 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.69 | 1.65 | 1 | 8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.79 | 4.6 | 2.51 | 8.94 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.61 | 6.19 | 3.67 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.4 | 8.13 | 2.45 | 10.89 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.95 | 11.33 | 2.59 | 10.55 |
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