- Est. Median Value
- $547K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $180/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 2.5°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waipounamu
Is Waipounamu a good place to live?
Waipounamu is home to roughly 1,407 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waipounamu scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Waipounamu 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 $547K, and weekly rent typically sits around $180.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waipounamu 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety85
- Amenities20
- Schools56
- Housing Affordability69
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $547K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $180/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.4%
- 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 Waipounamu
Schools in zone for Waipounamu
Children living in Waipounamu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Riversdale School
Full Primary · roll 138 · decile 9
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waipounamu. 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.
Waipounamu Weather
Current conditions: 2.5°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.6 | 10.29 | 3.24 | 10.59 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.26 | 10.01 | 3.78 | 10.11 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.51 | 7.95 | 4.7 | 8.6 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.12 | 6.83 | 2.9 | 7.37 |
| 🍂 May | 11.41 | 4.27 | 3.17 | 5.28 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.16 | 1.13 | 2.64 | 6.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.43 | 1.44 | 3.01 | 5.89 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.38 | 1.03 | 2.72 | 7.12 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.76 | 4.04 | 6 | 8.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.14 | 4.93 | 4.2 | 8.84 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.79 | 6.24 | 3.31 | 9.99 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.94 | 9.57 | 3.89 | 10.02 |
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