- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $405/wk
- Safety Score
- 78/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 5.2°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~47 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waitākere Reservoir
Is Waitākere Reservoir a good place to live?
Waitākere Reservoir is home to roughly 1,260 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waitākere Reservoir scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 78/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Waitākere Reservoir 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 $1.27M, and weekly rent typically sits around $405.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waitākere Reservoir 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
- Safety78
- Amenities59
- Schools39
- Housing Affordability30
- Green space32
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $405/wk
- Median HH Income
- $122K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.6%
- 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 Waitākere Reservoir?
- Children living in Waitākere Reservoir are in zone for Waitakere College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Waitākere Reservoir?
- 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 population of Waitākere Reservoir?
- Waitākere Reservoir has 1,260 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Waitākere Reservoir?
- The estimated median property value in Waitākere Reservoir is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $405/week.
- Where is Waitākere Reservoir?
- Waitākere Reservoir is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Waitākere Reservoir a good place to live?
- Waitākere Reservoir scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waitākere Reservoir
Schools in zone for Waitākere Reservoir
Children living in Waitākere Reservoir have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Waitakere College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2004
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waitākere Reservoir. 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 3 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Waitākere Reservoir Weather
Current conditions: 5.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.3 | 16.08 | 6.26 | 10.33 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.8 | 15.33 | 6.28 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.83 | 13.78 | 3.74 | 10.22 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18 | 13.37 | 3.29 | 8.57 |
| 🍂 May | 15.38 | 11.04 | 4.97 | 7.76 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.98 | 9.64 | 3.76 | 7.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.89 | 8.48 | 5.14 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.86 | 7.66 | 3.03 | 8.45 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.53 | 10.01 | 4.82 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.63 | 10.5 | 4.11 | 10.36 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.02 | 11.88 | 3.26 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.77 | 14.29 | 4.2 | 11.43 |
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