- Est. Median Value
- $366K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $230/wk
- Safety Score
- 40/100
- Green Space
- 64%
- Current Weather
- 8.8°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~85 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waitaanga
Is Waitaanga a good place to live?
Waitaanga is home to roughly 972 people across 53.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waitaanga scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 40/100 and 64% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $366K, and weekly rent typically sits around $230.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waitaanga 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
- Safety40
- Amenities32
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport20
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $366K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $230/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.5%
- 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
- What is the postcode for Waitaanga?
- The postcode for Waitaanga is 3980.
- What is the population of Waitaanga?
- Waitaanga has 972 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Waitaanga?
- The estimated median property value in Waitaanga is $366K. Median weekly rent is $230/week.
- Where is Waitaanga?
- Waitaanga is in Ruapehu, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand.
- Is Waitaanga a good place to live?
- Waitaanga scores 54/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Waitaanga Weather
Current conditions: 8.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.61 | 13.07 | 7.41 | 10.14 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.59 | 12.35 | 5.1 | 10.47 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.24 | 9.58 | 4.85 | 9.77 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.63 | 9.36 | 5.09 | 8.19 |
| 🍂 May | 13.56 | 7.09 | 6.23 | 6.79 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.47 | 5.93 | 3.02 | 7.24 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.18 | 4.89 | 3.37 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.1 | 3.95 | 6.36 | 7.38 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.2 | 6.16 | 6.72 | 8.87 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.58 | 7.26 | 6.97 | 9.83 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.18 | 9.12 | 4.9 | 10.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.17 | 11.65 | 5.99 | 10.1 |
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