- Est. Median Value
- $803K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 11.2°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waitata / Little Port Cooper
Is Waitata / Little Port Cooper a good place to live?
Waitata / Little Port Cooper is home to roughly 3,411 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waitata / Little Port Cooper scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Waitata / Little Port Cooper has 7 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 $803K, and weekly rent typically sits around $480.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waitata / Little Port Cooper 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
- Safety61
- Amenities38
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $803K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Median HH Income
- $121K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.1%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Waitata / Little Port Cooper?
- Children living in Waitata / Little Port Cooper are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middleton Grange School, Cashmere High School, Marian College, St Anne's School (Woolston), Aidanfield Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Waitata / Little Port Cooper?
- 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 Waitata / Little Port Cooper?
- Waitata / Little Port Cooper has 3,411 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Waitata / Little Port Cooper?
- The estimated median property value in Waitata / Little Port Cooper is $803K. Median weekly rent is $480/week.
- Where is Waitata / Little Port Cooper?
- Waitata / Little Port Cooper is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Waitata / Little Port Cooper a good place to live?
- Waitata / Little Port Cooper scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waitata / Little Port Cooper
Schools in zone for Waitata / Little Port Cooper
Children living in Waitata / Little Port Cooper have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Cashmere High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2459 · decile 9
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waitata / Little Port Cooper. 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
Waitata / Little Port Cooper uses different waste collection arrangements — kerbside bins may not be available at all addresses in this area.
Waitata / Little Port Cooper Weather
Current conditions: 11.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.71 | 14.46 | 1.5 | 11.99 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.91 | 14.04 | 2.18 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.28 | 11.33 | 2 | 9.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.44 | 10.43 | 1.66 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 13.97 | 7.98 | 1.61 | 6.2 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.17 | 7.73 | 2.45 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.28 | 5.87 | 3.38 | 6.15 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.71 | 5.33 | 1.54 | 7.65 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.28 | 7.14 | 1.99 | 8.99 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.04 | 8.56 | 1.85 | 10.55 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.04 | 10.25 | 1.83 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.09 | 12.92 | 2.15 | 11.15 |
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