- Est. Median Value
- $512K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Waipara
Is Waipara a good place to live?
Waipara is home to roughly 2,520 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waipara scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Waipara has 4 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 $512K, and weekly rent typically sits around $360.
Lifestyle: Waipara has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 6.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waipara 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
- Safety61
- Amenities12
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability73
- Green space17
- Community67
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $512K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +21.7%
- 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 Waipara
Schools in zone for Waipara
Children living in Waipara have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hurunui College
Composite · roll 185 · decile 7
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Rangiora New Life School
Composite · roll 459 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waipara. 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 Waipara that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waipara School
Full Primary · roll 32 · decile 6 · 1.5 km away
Eat & Drink in Waipara
Places to eat & drink(1)
Greystone Wines & Restaurant
Tradies & Services in Waipara
Tradies & services(1)
PHG Builders Ltd
Shops in Waipara
Shops(1)
Bishops Head Wines
Professional Services in Waipara
Professional services(2)
Laing’s Homekill
Waipara Sleepers
Stay in Waipara
Places to stay(1)
Waipara Cottage in the Vines
Waipara Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.7 | 12.78 | 1.53 | 11.14 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.02 | 12.61 | 3.19 | 9.84 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.77 | 9.86 | 2.62 | 8.76 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.13 | 8.69 | 1.53 | 7.98 |
| 🍂 May | 14.76 | 5.85 | 1.29 | 6.11 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.57 | 4.51 | 1.81 | 5.48 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.71 | 3.28 | 3.61 | 6.27 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.65 | 3.11 | 1.75 | 7.85 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.99 | 6.37 | 2.57 | 7.98 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.79 | 6.81 | 3.18 | 9.75 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.34 | 8.72 | 1.72 | 10.47 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.27 | 11.62 | 3.42 | 10.68 |
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