- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $180/wk
- Safety Score
- 84/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 6.0°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~41 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Waimea
Is Waimea a good place to live?
Waimea is home to roughly 1,407 people across 19.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waimea scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 84/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Waimea has 2 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 $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $180.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waimea 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
- Safety84
- Amenities20
- Schools56
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $180/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.4%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Waimea?
- Children living in Waimea are in zone for Riversdale School, Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Waimea?
- 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 Waimea?
- The postcode for Waimea is 9776.
- What is the population of Waimea?
- Waimea has 1,407 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Waimea?
- The estimated median property value in Waimea is $505K. Median weekly rent is $180/week.
- Where is Waimea?
- Waimea is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Waimea a good place to live?
- Waimea scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waimea
Schools in zone for Waimea
Children living in Waimea have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Riversdale School
Full Primary · roll 138 · decile 9
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waimea. 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.
Waimea Weather
Current conditions: 6.0°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.6 | 10.29 | 3.24 | 10.59 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.26 | 10.01 | 3.78 | 10.11 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.51 | 7.95 | 4.7 | 8.6 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.12 | 6.83 | 2.9 | 7.37 |
| 🍂 May | 11.41 | 4.27 | 3.17 | 5.28 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.16 | 1.13 | 2.64 | 6.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.43 | 1.44 | 3.01 | 5.89 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.38 | 1.03 | 2.72 | 7.12 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.76 | 4.04 | 6 | 8.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.14 | 4.93 | 4.2 | 8.84 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.79 | 6.24 | 3.31 | 9.99 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.94 | 9.57 | 3.89 | 10.02 |
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