- Est. Median Value
- $846K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $270/wk
- Safety Score
- 41/100
- Green Space
- 58%
- Current Weather
- 8.2°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~84 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waitahanui
Is Waitahanui a good place to live?
Waitahanui is home to roughly 846 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waitahanui scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 41/100 and 58% green space.
Schools: Waitahanui has 4 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 $846K, and weekly rent typically sits around $270.
Lifestyle: Waitahanui has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waitahanui 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
- Safety41
- Amenities10
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability44
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $846K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $270/wk
- Median HH Income
- $88K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.4%
- 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 Waitahanui
Schools in zone for Waitahanui
Children living in Waitahanui have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Tauhara College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 711 · decile 6
Taupo Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 504 · decile 4
Waipahihi School
Contributing · roll 344 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waitahanui. 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 Waitahanui that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Kura o Waitahanui
Composite · roll 98 · decile 2 · 0.2 km away
Explore Waitahanui
Things to do(1)
Tutemohuta Waka Ama
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Beauty & Fitness in Waitahanui
Beauty & fitness(1)
Tutemohuta Waka Ama
Stay in Waitahanui
Places to stay(3)
Windsor Lodge
Lake Front Accommodation
Windsor Motel
Waitahanui Weather
Current conditions: 8.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.46 | 14.42 | 5.37 | 9.78 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.01 | 14.09 | 5.19 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.16 | 10.96 | 3.48 | 9.82 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.82 | 10.53 | 3.22 | 7.95 |
| 🍂 May | 13.64 | 8.09 | 4.31 | 6.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.19 | 6.67 | 3.11 | 6.66 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.9 | 4.99 | 3.83 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.11 | 4.26 | 4.51 | 7.61 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.63 | 6.7 | 5.4 | 8.88 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.69 | 8.39 | 4.74 | 9.86 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.84 | 10.45 | 4.36 | 10.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.95 | 13.51 | 4.7 | 10.53 |
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