- Est. Median Value
- $616K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $173/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 33%
- Current Weather
- 4.3°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Wairaki
Is Wairaki a good place to live?
Wairaki is home to roughly 1,509 people across 88.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wairaki scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 33% green space.
Schools: Wairaki 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 $616K, and weekly rent typically sits around $173.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wairaki 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
- Schools49
- Housing Affordability61
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $616K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $173/wk
- Median HH Income
- $66K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.8%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Wairaki?
- Children living in Wairaki are in zone for Hauroko Valley Primary School, Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Wairaki?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Wairaki?
- The postcode for Wairaki is 9682.
- What is the population of Wairaki?
- Wairaki has 1,509 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Wairaki?
- The estimated median property value in Wairaki is $616K. Median weekly rent is $173/week.
- Where is Wairaki?
- Wairaki is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Wairaki a good place to live?
- Wairaki scores 57/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Wairaki
Schools in zone for Wairaki
Children living in Wairaki have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hauroko Valley Primary School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 7
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wairaki. 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.
Wairaki Weather
Current conditions: 4.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.02 | 10.1 | 4.33 | 9.76 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.8 | 9.89 | 5.81 | 9.53 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.21 | 7.96 | 6.3 | 8.2 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.47 | 7.25 | 4.68 | 7.04 |
| 🍂 May | 10.99 | 4.95 | 5.62 | 4.72 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.85 | 3.39 | 3.84 | 5.65 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.58 | 2.73 | 4.82 | 5.1 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.45 | 3.21 | 4.58 | 6.61 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.25 | 4.54 | 8.54 | 7.46 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.69 | 4.99 | 6.42 | 7.72 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.35 | 5.83 | 4.52 | 9.33 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.37 | 9.01 | 4.65 | 9.36 |
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