- Est. Median Value
- $447K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $230/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 46%
- Current Weather
- 9.2°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Waitomo
Is Waitomo a good place to live?
Waitomo is home to roughly 1,254 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waitomo scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 46% green space.
Schools: Waitomo 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 $447K, and weekly rent typically sits around $230.
Lifestyle: Waitomo has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waitomo 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
- Safety48
- Amenities54
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability84
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $447K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $230/wk
- Median HH Income
- $93K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.8%
- 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 Waitomo
Schools in zone for Waitomo
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Waitomo. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waitomo. 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 Waitomo that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waitomo Caves School
Full Primary · roll 32 · decile 7 · 1.0 km away
Explore Waitomo
Things to do(8)
Waitomo Adventures
Footwhistle Glowworm Caves
Waitomo Museum of Caves
Mangapohue Natural Bridge
Marokopa Falls
The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co, Waitomo
Waitomo Caves Ziplines
Legendary Black Water Rafting Company
Parks & green spaces(2)
Marokopa Falls
Waitomo Caves Ziplines
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Waitomo
Places to eat & drink(17)
The Long Black Cafe
Roselands
The Tomo Bar & Eatery
Cafe Kai
Morepork Pizzeria & Cafe
Waitomo Homestead
The Big Apple
Little Sweet Waitomo
Curlys Bar
Cave Tickets Cafe
Flying Horse Chinese Restaurant & Takeaways
Huhu Cafe
Big Azz Ice Creams
The Long Black Cafe
Roselands Resort
Waitomo Homestead
The Tomo Bar & Eatery
Beauty & Fitness in Waitomo
Beauty & fitness(4)
Legendary Black Water Rafting Company
Mangapohue Natural Bridge
The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co, Waitomo
Waitomo Adventures
Stay in Waitomo
Places to stay(8)
Kiwi Paka - Waitomo
YHA Waitomo Juno Hall Backpackers
Roselands Waitomo Caves (Freedom camping for Self Contained Vehicles)
Abseil Inn
Woodlyn Park Motel
Waitomo Caves Hotel
Kiwi Paka Waitomo
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Waitomo Weather
Current conditions: 9.2°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.44 | 14.48 | 5.87 | 9.45 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.97 | 13.49 | 5.06 | 10.16 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.46 | 10.44 | 3.02 | 9.59 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.32 | 10.54 | 3.51 | 8.01 |
| 🍂 May | 15.31 | 8.05 | 6.04 | 6.73 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.03 | 6.6 | 4.11 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.82 | 5.55 | 3.22 | 6.56 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.02 | 4.3 | 3.37 | 7.56 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.21 | 7.27 | 3.99 | 8.6 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.85 | 8.51 | 4.88 | 9.53 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.58 | 10.38 | 3.83 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.48 | 13.02 | 3.99 | 10.03 |
Waitomo Community
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