- Est. Median Value
- $1.30M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $460/wk
- Safety Score
- 47/100
- Green Space
- 33%
- Current Weather
- 5.8°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~78 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Wainui
Is Wainui a good place to live?
Wainui is home to roughly 4,047 people across 54.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wainui scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 47/100 and 33% green space.
Schools: Wainui 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 $1.30M, and weekly rent typically sits around $460.
Lifestyle: Wainui has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wainui 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
- Amenities52
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability29
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.30M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $460/wk
- Median HH Income
- $117K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.3%
- 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 Wainui?
- Children living in Wainui are in zone for Wainui School, Orewa College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Wainui?
- 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 Wainui?
- The postcode for Wainui is 0932.
- What is the population of Wainui?
- Wainui has 4,047 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Wainui?
- The estimated median property value in Wainui is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $460/week.
- Where is Wainui?
- Wainui is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Wainui a good place to live?
- Wainui scores 57/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Wainui
Schools in zone for Wainui
Children living in Wainui have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Wainui School
Full Primary · roll 257 · decile 9
Orewa College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 2284 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wainui. 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 Wainui that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Meraki Montessori School
Full Primary · roll 55 · 4.1 km away
Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea
Contributing · roll 86 · 4.2 km away
Ahutoetoe School
Contributing · roll 309 · 4.6 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Thursday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Thursday (fortnightly, varies by street)
Collection weeks vary by street in Wainui — use the Auckland Council tool to confirm your exact schedule.
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Thursday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Thursday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Thursday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Wainui
Things to do(3)
Carodale Country Estate
Fitness Trainers
Kakulama - Arts of Self Defense
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 Wainui
Places to eat & drink(11)
Juno
Pizza Hut
Otsu Sushi
WILD BEAN CAFE
Juno Eatery - Milldale
Pizza Hut Milldale
The View Eatery @ Wainui
Kasuri - Indian Eatery & Bar
Roasted N' Toasted
The Eagle Cafe and Restaurant
Bake n things
Tradies & Services in Wainui
Tradies & services(4)
9 House Construction
Generation Homes Milldale
Platinum Homes Milldale Showhome
Wilson Fletcher Spraypainters
Shops in Wainui
Shops(4)
Bloom and Dusk
Love Little Leaves
Maharishi Ayurveda Products
The Green Grower
Beauty & Fitness in Wainui
Beauty & fitness(6)
Carodale Country Estate
Fitness Trainers
Kakulama - Arts of Self Defense
Lilly Christine Salon and Training Academy
Sara Quin Hair
Sunshine Nails & Beauty
Professional Services in Wainui
Professional services(1)
Dr Knife - Sharpening Service
Stay in Wainui
Places to stay(2)
Northridge Country Lodge
Northridge Golf Resort
Wainui Weather
Current conditions: 5.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.66 | 16.34 | 6.58 | 10.06 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.78 | 15.07 | 5.63 | 10.37 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.67 | 12.7 | 2 | 10.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.46 | 13.29 | 3.49 | 8.47 |
| 🍂 May | 16.8 | 10.72 | 4.29 | 7.78 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.35 | 9.43 | 3.36 | 7.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.3 | 8.24 | 4.87 | 7.37 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.45 | 7.03 | 2.55 | 8.21 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.16 | 9.62 | 3.38 | 9.38 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.28 | 10.61 | 3.77 | 10.12 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.9 | 11.55 | 3.08 | 11.2 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.79 | 14.36 | 3.92 | 11.1 |
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