- Est. Median Value
- $291K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $170/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 25%
- Current Weather
- 6.4°C
- Median Age
- 27 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Waiouru
Is Waiouru a good place to live?
Waiouru is home to roughly 861 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waiouru scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 25% green space.
Schools: Waiouru has 1 school 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 $291K, and weekly rent typically sits around $170.
Lifestyle: Waiouru has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waiouru 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
- Safety50
- Amenities50
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space83
- Community22
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $291K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $170/wk
- Median HH Income
- $89K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.5%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waiouru
Schools in zone for Waiouru
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Waiouru. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waiouru. 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 Waiouru that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waiouru School
Full Primary · roll 88 · decile 7 · 0.6 km away
Explore Waiouru
Things to do(5)
M41 Walker Bulldog
Centurion
M113
FV101 Scorpion
Toa City Fight Club
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 Waiouru
Places to eat & drink(10)
Aldos Cafe
Hot Shots
Waiouru Garrison Club
Jailhouse Coffee
Fast Lane Restaurant and Takeaway
Rustic Eating House
Subway
Waiouru Eatery
Oasis Hotel And Bar
Oasis cafe & resto
Tradies & Services in Waiouru
Tradies & services(4)
BP
c.j automotive ltd and waiouru towing
Tweeddale Contracting Ltd
Waiouru Motors
Shops in Waiouru
Shops(3)
Four Square Raumati Beach
Four Square Waiouru
Waiouru Takeaway and Dairy
Beauty & Fitness in Waiouru
Beauty & fitness(2)
Girl talk beauty
Toa City Fight Club
Professional Services in Waiouru
Professional services(1)
Forever Photo's Jade Lima
Stay in Waiouru
Places to stay(6)
Tāwhiri
Tawhiri
Oasis Hotel & Motels
Oasis Waiouru
Waiouru Oasis Hotel
Waiouru Welcome Inn
Waiouru Weather
Current conditions: 6.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.7 | 10.03 | 4.13 | 10.73 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.78 | 10.09 | 5.65 | 9.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.01 | 7.32 | 3.73 | 8.95 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.76 | 6.2 | 2.13 | 8.01 |
| 🍂 May | 11.53 | 4.49 | 4.64 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.75 | 3.47 | 3.08 | 5.72 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.29 | 2.1 | 5.64 | 4.66 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.92 | 1.38 | 3.8 | 6.33 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.16 | 2.83 | 4.98 | 7.57 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.94 | 4.24 | 4.32 | 8.68 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.09 | 6.75 | 4.64 | 9.46 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.24 | 9.12 | 4.13 | 10.15 |
Waiouru Community
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