- Est. Median Value
- $547K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $368/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 3%
- Current Weather
- 8.2°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Waimatua
Is Waimatua a good place to live?
Waimatua is home to roughly 106 people across 15.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waimatua scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 3% green space.
Schools: Waimatua has 5 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 $547K, and weekly rent typically sits around $368.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waimatua 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
- Safety85
- Amenities20
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability69
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $547K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $368/wk
- Median HH Income
- $108K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.5%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Waimatua?
- Children living in Waimatua are in zone for St Patrick's School (Invercargill), Tisbury School, Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Waimatua?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Waimatua?
- The postcode for Waimatua is 9877.
- What is the population of Waimatua?
- Waimatua has 106 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Waimatua?
- The estimated median property value in Waimatua is $547K. Median weekly rent is $368/week.
- Where is Waimatua?
- Waimatua is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Waimatua a good place to live?
- Waimatua scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waimatua
Schools in zone for Waimatua
Children living in Waimatua have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3
Tisbury School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 4
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waimatua. 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.
Waimatua Weather
Current conditions: 8.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.38 | 10.74 | 3.38 | 9.89 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.49 | 9.98 | 3.59 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.17 | 9.02 | 3.53 | 8.3 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.05 | 8.3 | 4.02 | 6.56 |
| 🍂 May | 12.66 | 6.37 | 3.48 | 5.31 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.03 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 5.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.46 | 3.7 | 3.38 | 4.87 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.11 | 3.54 | 2.72 | 6.94 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.58 | 5.05 | 3.75 | 7.41 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.7 | 5.61 | 3.61 | 8.75 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.63 | 7.39 | 3.43 | 10.24 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.85 | 9.87 | 4.21 | 9.6 |
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