- Est. Median Value
- $776K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 45/100
- Green Space
- 18%
- Current Weather
- 11.1°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~80 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Waipatu
Is Waipatu a good place to live?
Waipatu is home to roughly 1,371 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waipatu scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 45/100 and 18% green space.
Schools: Waipatu has 28 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 $776K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Waipatu has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waipatu 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
- Safety45
- Amenities28
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space61
- Community56
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $776K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $110K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.1%
- 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 Waipatu
Schools in zone for Waipatu
Children living in Waipatu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 185 · decile 2
Havelock North High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1168 · decile 9
Iona College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 341 · decile 10
Woodford House
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 382 · decile 9
St John's College (Hastings)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 404 · decile 4
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 541
Lindisfarne College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 567 · decile 9
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Composite · roll 279 · decile 6
Hastings Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 401 · decile 5
Havelock North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 521 · decile 10
Mayfair School
Contributing · roll 205 · decile 2
Hastings Christian School
Composite · roll 329 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waipatu. 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 Waipatu that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Aratika Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 57 · decile 2 · 0.8 km away
Mangateretere School
Full Primary · roll 35 · decile 2 · 0.8 km away
Te Aratika High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 0.9 km away
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Composite · roll 274 · 1.2 km away
Mahora School
Contributing · roll 348 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 279 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Karamū High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 919 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
Pakowhai School
Contributing · roll 37 · decile 2 · 4.4 km away
Parkvale School
Contributing · roll 495 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
Frimley School
Contributing · roll 460 · decile 4 · 4.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 271 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Clive School
Contributing · roll 208 · decile 7 · 4.8 km away
Hastings Central School
Contributing · roll 203 · decile 2 · 4.8 km away
Kōwhai School
Specialist School · roll 135 · decile 2 · 4.8 km away
Akina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 4.9 km away
Explore Waipatu
Things to do(9)
Tamatea Rugby Club Inc
Elwood Park
Hastings Rugby and Sports
Horse of the Year
Hastings Golf Centre
Sharpies
Peka Peka Wetlands
Tōmoana Showgrounds
007 Paintball
Parks & green spaces(2)
Elwood Park
Peka Peka Wetlands
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Waipatu
Tradies & services(3)
A SAP Autos Limited
Contact Electrical Gate Automation
Roof Guru
Shops in Waipatu
Shops(2)
Hallenstein Brothers
Zoe's Garden
Beauty & Fitness in Waipatu
Beauty & fitness(7)
007 Paintball
Hastings Golf Centre
Hastings Rugby and Sports
Horse of the Year
Sharpies
Tamatea Rugby Club Inc
Tōmoana Showgrounds
Waipatu Weather
Current conditions: 11.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.51 | 15.49 | 4.53 | 9.65 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.97 | 14.67 | 4.42 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.07 | 11.74 | 1.36 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.45 | 11.14 | 1.42 | 8.47 |
| 🍂 May | 16.32 | 8.52 | 2.39 | 7.85 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.38 | 7.8 | 4.92 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.64 | 5.67 | 2.51 | 6.41 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.21 | 4.75 | 1.26 | 8.48 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.33 | 7.47 | 2.27 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.83 | 9.35 | 1.59 | 10.54 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.03 | 11.35 | 2.39 | 9.92 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.52 | 14.85 | 2.94 | 10.39 |
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