- Est. Median Value
- $529K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 59/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~66 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Waipawa
Is Waipawa a good place to live?
Waipawa is home to roughly 2,334 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waipawa scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 59/100 and 4% green space.
Schools: Waipawa has 2 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 $529K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Waipawa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waipawa 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
- Safety59
- Amenities68
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability71
- Green space12
- Community100
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $529K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $74K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.9%
- 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 Waipawa
Schools in zone for Waipawa
Children living in Waipawa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Composite · roll 279 · decile 6
Waipawa School
Full Primary · roll 332 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waipawa. 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 Waipawa
Things to do(6)
Bowling Club
Stellar Sporthorses Ltd
Waipawa Golf Club
Waipawa Bowling Club
Equestrian Central
Nelly Jull Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Nelly Jull Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Waipawa
Places to eat & drink(4)
Blue Bean Cafe
Nola's Cafe & Restaurant
Skinny Mulligans
Goat Horn Cafe
Tradies & Services in Waipawa
Tradies & services(7)
AdrenalinR
Airride Nz Ltd
All-in-1 Renovations
Farm Minder Services
Hawkes Bay Furniture Repair & Restoration
Revive Carpet Cleaning
Tree Walkers
Shops in Waipawa
Shops(12)
Ashbys Chb
Broccoli’s Nursery
Four Square Waipawa
Index
Nature's Nurture - The Organic Grocer
New World Supermarket
Super Liquor Waipawa
The Clock Shop
Tim Chote Appliances Ltd
Waipawa Boutique
Waipawa Butchery
Waipawa Organic Grocer
Beauty & Fitness in Waipawa
Beauty & fitness(8)
Bowling Club
Equestrian Central
Hair and Beauty Gallery
Stellar Sporthorses Ltd
Straight Razors barbershop
The Glow Up Studio NZ
Waipawa Bowling Club
Waipawa Golf Club
Stay in Waipawa
Places to stay(2)
Willow Lodge
T A Commercial Hotel
Waipawa Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.36 | 13.91 | 5.14 | 9.22 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.07 | 13.25 | 4.47 | 9.92 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.79 | 10.37 | 1.42 | 10 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.02 | 9.58 | 1.93 | 7.67 |
| 🍂 May | 14.68 | 7.08 | 2.56 | 7.67 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.72 | 6.69 | 4.65 | 6 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.01 | 4.64 | 2.27 | 5.93 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.53 | 3.51 | 1.41 | 7.96 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.5 | 6.32 | 2.54 | 8.93 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.42 | 7.71 | 1.73 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.52 | 9.67 | 2.51 | 9.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.35 | 13.15 | 3.07 | 9.86 |
Waipawa Community
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