- Est. Median Value
- $465K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $259/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 45%
- Current Weather
- 8.0°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Waitōtara
Is Waitōtara a good place to live?
Waitōtara is home to roughly 1,407 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waitōtara scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 45% green space.
Schools: Waitōtara 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 $465K, and weekly rent typically sits around $259.
Lifestyle: Waitōtara has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waitōtara 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
- Safety50
- Amenities10
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability81
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $465K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $259/wk
- Median HH Income
- $92K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.8%
- 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 Waitōtara
Schools in zone for Waitōtara
Children living in Waitōtara have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whanganui Collegiate School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 372 · decile 9
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waitōtara. 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 Waitōtara
Things to do(3)
EquiHaven Retreats
Tarata - hunting and recreation
The Sandpit
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.
Beauty & Fitness in Waitōtara
Beauty & fitness(3)
EquiHaven Retreats
Tarata - hunting and recreation
The Sandpit
Stay in Waitōtara
Places to stay(1)
Waitotara Hotel & Store
Waitōtara Weather
Current conditions: 8.0°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.86 | 14.02 | 4.95 | 10.76 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.86 | 13.25 | 3.65 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.83 | 10.98 | 2.9 | 10.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.15 | 10.22 | 3.68 | 8.68 |
| 🍂 May | 15.28 | 8.52 | 3.5 | 7.31 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.83 | 6.86 | 1.65 | 7.72 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.59 | 6.21 | 3.29 | 7.04 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.43 | 5.26 | 3.98 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.61 | 7.8 | 4.05 | 9.32 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.04 | 8.53 | 3.33 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.11 | 9.97 | 3.3 | 10.45 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.32 | 12.92 | 2.86 | 10.79 |
Waitōtara Community
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