- Est. Median Value
- $469K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 45/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 9.2°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~80 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Waitakaruru
Is Waitakaruru a good place to live?
Waitakaruru is home to roughly 1,269 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waitakaruru scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 45/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: Waitakaruru 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 $469K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Waitakaruru has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waitakaruru 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
- Safety45
- Amenities16
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability80
- Green space27
- Community22
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $469K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $88K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.7%
- 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.
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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waitakaruru
Schools in zone for Waitakaruru
Children living in Waitakaruru have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hauraki Plains College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 884 · decile 5
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Waitakaruru that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waitakaruru School
Full Primary · roll 94 · decile 6 · 3.3 km away
Explore Waitakaruru
Things to do(1)
Hauraki North RFC
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.
Eat & Drink in Waitakaruru
Places to eat & drink(4)
Corogate Cafe
The Corner Stone Cafe
Ocean's Divine
Black Beagle Cafe
Tradies & Services in Waitakaruru
Tradies & services(1)
Williams Effluent Solutions
Shops in Waitakaruru
Shops(2)
the Style Stop
Y Tak Timber & Ply
Beauty & Fitness in Waitakaruru
Beauty & fitness(1)
Hauraki North RFC
Stay in Waitakaruru
Places to stay(1)
Earth Energies Sanctuary
Waitakaruru Weather
Current conditions: 9.2°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.24 | 16.74 | 6.51 | 9.69 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.19 | 15.83 | 5.13 | 10.36 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.8 | 13.1 | 2.62 | 9.83 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.53 | 13.09 | 4.01 | 8.49 |
| 🍂 May | 16.73 | 10.3 | 5.19 | 7.58 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.13 | 9 | 3.86 | 7.26 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.15 | 7.74 | 3.24 | 7.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.23 | 6.7 | 2.84 | 8.12 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.3 | 9.66 | 3.68 | 9.34 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.62 | 10.83 | 3.82 | 9.96 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.5 | 12.37 | 2.85 | 10.65 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.46 | 15.15 | 4.52 | 11.25 |
Waitakaruru Community
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