- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 56/100
- Green Space
- 24%
- Current Weather
- 5.7°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~69 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Wairakei
Is Wairakei a good place to live?
Wairakei is home to roughly 87 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wairakei scores 66 out of 100, with a safety score of 56/100 and 24% green space.
Schools: Wairakei has 3 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 $571K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Wairakei has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wairakei 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
- Safety56
- Amenities84
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space80
- Community78
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $128K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- 0.0%
- 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 Wairakei
Schools in zone for Wairakei
Children living in Wairakei have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1204 · decile 3
Taupo Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 504 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wairakei. 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 Wairakei that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wairakei School
Contributing · roll 328 · decile 10 · 2.0 km away
Explore Wairakei
Things to do(21)
Huka Falls
Craters of the Moon
Heli Adventure Flights
Huka Falls Jet
Volcanic Activity Centre
Mil Mi-8
The Witches Cauldron
The Eagles Nest
The Menagerie
Prince Of Wales Feathers
The Devils Throat
The Singing Cliff
Mind Junction
Lava Glass
Lilliput Taupo Animal Park
Craters E Venture Park
NZ Equestrian Centre
Craters Mountain Bike Park
Taupo Gravity Shuttles
Taupo Aqua Park
Taupo Wake Park
Parks & green spaces(5)
Lilliput Taupo Animal Park
Craters E Venture Park
Craters Mountain Bike Park
Taupo Aqua Park
Taupo Wake Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Wairakei
Places to eat & drink(13)
Prawn Farm
Heli Adventures & Hub Cafe
JCs Sports Bar
Lava Glass Blowing Studio (and Cafe)
Huka Prawn Park
Pavillion Restaurant Wairakei Resort Taupo
5 Mile Distilling
Wairakei Village Tavern & Dairy
The Hub Café
Pavilion Restaurant
Huka Honey Hive
wildbean cafe
The Geyser House Bar
Tradies & Services in Wairakei
Tradies & services(4)
Decked Out Maintenance
Force Engineering limited
Force Mechanical
MB Century
Shops in Wairakei
Shops(1)
Evergreen House & Land Services
Beauty & Fitness in Wairakei
Beauty & fitness(2)
NZ Equestrian Centre
Taupo Gravity Shuttles
Professional Services in Wairakei
Professional services(1)
Wairakei Haulage
Stay in Wairakei
Places to stay(3)
Wairakei Terraces Thermal Spa
Craters of the Moon
Kinara Country Homestay
Wairakei Weather
Current conditions: 5.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.72 | 13.6 | 5.37 | 9.63 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.73 | 13.31 | 4.35 | 9.83 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.02 | 10.26 | 2.42 | 9.9 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.41 | 10.03 | 2.05 | 7.95 |
| 🍂 May | 13.98 | 7.61 | 3.82 | 6.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.45 | 6.22 | 2.46 | 6.7 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.3 | 4.8 | 2.53 | 6.44 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.75 | 3.97 | 2.37 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.5 | 6.51 | 4.36 | 8.89 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.51 | 7.87 | 3.04 | 9.8 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.43 | 9.84 | 3.9 | 10.53 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.97 | 12.98 | 3.72 | 10.68 |
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