- Est. Median Value
- $704K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $375/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 45%
- Current Weather
- 8.0°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Wairau Valley
Is Wairau Valley a good place to live?
Wairau Valley is home to roughly 2,091 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wairau Valley scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 45% green space.
Schools: Wairau Valley has 1 school 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 $704K, and weekly rent typically sits around $375.
Lifestyle: Wairau Valley has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wairau Valley 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
- Safety81
- Amenities12
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability53
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport18
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $704K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $375/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.9%
- 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 Wairau Valley
Schools in zone for Wairau Valley
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Wairau Valley. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wairau Valley. 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 Wairau Valley that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wairau Valley School (Blenheim)
Full Primary · roll 34 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
Explore Wairau Valley
Things to do(1)
Boundary Creek Scenic Reserve
Parks & green spaces(1)
Boundary Creek Scenic Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Wairau Valley
Places to eat & drink(2)
Wheely Wild Food
Wairau Valley Tavern
Tradies & Services in Wairau Valley
Tradies & services(2)
Renewcar Northshore.
SmartSteel Buildings Auckland North & West
Professional Services in Wairau Valley
Professional services(1)
BT Mechanical Limited
Stay in Wairau Valley
Places to stay(1)
Kowhai Point Campsite
Wairau Valley Weather
Current conditions: 8.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.85 | 12.89 | 1.65 | 10.9 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.19 | 12.49 | 2.34 | 10.71 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.45 | 9.42 | 1.93 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.38 | 8.56 | 4.22 | 7.41 |
| 🍂 May | 14.5 | 5.73 | 4.48 | 6.6 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.57 | 3.88 | 3.85 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.01 | 2.86 | 1.76 | 7.17 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.59 | 2.91 | 2.85 | 8.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.9 | 5.11 | 2.57 | 8.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.87 | 6.79 | 3.77 | 9.82 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.97 | 8.87 | 2 | 10.6 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.66 | 11.89 | 2.37 | 10.65 |
Wairau Valley Community
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