- Est. Median Value
- $920K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 49%
- Current Weather
- 10.6°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Waitārere
Is Waitārere a good place to live?
Waitārere is home to roughly 2,463 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waitārere scores 42 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 49% green space.
Schools: Waitārere 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 $920K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Waitārere has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waitārere 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
- Safety55
- Amenities10
- Schools47
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $920K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $84K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +15.0%
- 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 Waitārere
Schools in zone for Waitārere
Children living in Waitārere have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Horowhenua College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 910 · decile 3
Poroutawhao School
Full Primary · roll 103 · decile 5
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waitārere. 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.
Explore Waitārere
Things to do(2)
Middle Earth Adveture Park
Waitarere Forest
Parks & green spaces(1)
Waitarere Forest
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Waitārere
Places to eat & drink(1)
Salty Brews
Beauty & Fitness in Waitārere
Beauty & fitness(1)
Middle Earth Adveture Park
Waitārere Weather
Current conditions: 10.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.11 | 14.49 | 3.91 | 11.22 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.85 | 14.27 | 4.02 | 10.86 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.82 | 11.22 | 2.94 | 9.86 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.99 | 10.77 | 3.88 | 8.16 |
| 🍂 May | 15.4 | 8.21 | 6.03 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.89 | 7.24 | 1.94 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.85 | 6.08 | 3.86 | 6.76 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.6 | 5.97 | 5.05 | 7.72 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.66 | 7.93 | 4.01 | 9.13 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.86 | 8.88 | 4.01 | 10.24 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.46 | 10.76 | 3.3 | 10.81 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.97 | 13.52 | 2.74 | 10.72 |
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