- Est. Median Value
- $741K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 51%
- Current Weather
- 5.9°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Waipapa Bay
Is Waipapa Bay a good place to live?
Waipapa Bay is home to roughly 1,737 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waipapa Bay scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 51% green space.
Schools: Waipapa Bay 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 $741K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Waipapa Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waipapa Bay 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
- Safety55
- Amenities10
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability51
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $741K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $91K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.4%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waipapa Bay
Schools in zone for Waipapa Bay
Children living in Waipapa Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Full Primary · roll 104 · decile 5
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waipapa Bay. 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.
Explore Waipapa Bay
Things to do(1)
Ōkiwi
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 Waipapa Bay
Places to eat & drink(1)
Karaka Lobster
Stay in Waipapa Bay
Places to stay(1)
Okiwi Bay Campsite
Waipapa Bay Weather
Current conditions: 5.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.94 | 14.19 | 3.63 | 11.2 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.83 | 14.24 | 5.03 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.79 | 11.17 | 4.65 | 9.7 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.91 | 10.18 | 3.37 | 7.53 |
| 🍂 May | 15.03 | 7.59 | 2.38 | 6.4 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.33 | 6.38 | 5.17 | 5.8 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.53 | 4.94 | 4.16 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.12 | 4.64 | 1.75 | 8.41 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.84 | 6.94 | 2.81 | 8.54 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.35 | 8.34 | 4.32 | 9.96 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.74 | 10.53 | 3.34 | 10.74 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.83 | 13.46 | 4.43 | 10.51 |
Waipapa Bay Community
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