- Est. Median Value
- $1.01M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Safety Score
- 65/100
- Green Space
- 32%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~60 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waipahihi
Is Waipahihi a good place to live?
Waipahihi is home to roughly 2,292 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waipahihi scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 65/100 and 32% green space.
Schools: Waipahihi has 11 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 $1.01M, and weekly rent typically sits around $480.
Lifestyle: Waipahihi has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waipahihi 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
- Safety65
- Amenities16
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability37
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.01M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Median HH Income
- $98K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.5%
- 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 Waipahihi
Schools in zone for Waipahihi
Children living in Waipahihi have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Tauhara College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 711 · decile 6
Taupo Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 504 · decile 4
Waipahihi School
Contributing · roll 344 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waipahihi. 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 Waipahihi that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Hilltop School
Full Primary · roll 561 · decile 9 · 0.7 km away
Lake Taupo Christian School
Composite · roll 137 · decile 8 · 1.4 km away
Tauhara School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 3 · 1.9 km away
Taupo School
Contributing · roll 447 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
Mountview School
Full Primary · roll 309 · decile 3 · 2.7 km away
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1204 · decile 3 · 3.1 km away
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
Composite · roll 190 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Full Primary · roll 228 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Explore Waipahihi
Things to do(2)
Hot Water spring
Kayaking
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 Waipahihi
Places to eat & drink(2)
Espresso Cove
Edgewater Restaurant
Shops in Waipahihi
Shops(1)
Rose Tinted Glass
Beauty & Fitness in Waipahihi
Beauty & fitness(1)
Beautybyjessb
Professional Services in Waipahihi
Professional services(1)
Knife Sharpening Taupo
Stay in Waipahihi
Places to stay(19)
Clearwater Motor Lodge
Karaka Tree Motel
Oasis Beach Resort
Boulevard Waters Motor Lodge
Edgewater Resort
Phoenix Timeshare Holiday Resort
Reef Resort Motel
Sacred Waters Motel
The Cove Motel
Clarion Suites Sacred Waters Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel
Point View Lodge
The Reef Resort
Waimahana Apartments Taupo
Boulevard Waters Motel
Sacred Waters Apartments
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo
Phoenix Resort - Taupo
The Cove
Waipahihi Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.72 | 13.66 | 5.38 | 9.83 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.47 | 13.37 | 4.28 | 9.98 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.71 | 10.49 | 3.02 | 9.94 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.26 | 10 | 2.11 | 8.11 |
| 🍂 May | 12.95 | 7.45 | 3.46 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.47 | 6 | 2.42 | 6.81 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.21 | 4.62 | 2.9 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.54 | 3.76 | 2.43 | 7.87 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.14 | 6.22 | 4.24 | 9.03 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.17 | 7.66 | 3.13 | 9.9 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.09 | 9.78 | 3.84 | 10.61 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.52 | 12.81 | 3.76 | 10.72 |
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