- Est. Median Value
- $587K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 14%
- Current Weather
- 0.3°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Waituna West
Is Waituna West a good place to live?
Waituna West is home to roughly 1,248 people across 177.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waituna West scores 39 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 14% green space.
Schools: Waituna West 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 $587K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Waituna West has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 0.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waituna West 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
- Schools39
- Housing Affordability64
- Green space47
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $587K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $73K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.9%
- 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 Waituna West?
- Children living in Waituna West are in zone for Feilding High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Waituna West?
- 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 postcode for Waituna West?
- The postcode for Waituna West is 4779.
- What is the population of Waituna West?
- Waituna West has 1,248 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Waituna West?
- The estimated median property value in Waituna West is $587K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Waituna West?
- Waituna West is in Manawatu, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand.
- Is Waituna West a good place to live?
- Waituna West scores 39/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waituna West
Schools in zone for Waituna West
Children living in Waituna West have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Feilding High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1698
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waituna West. 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 Waituna West
Things to do(1)
Rachel's Riding Ranch
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.
Tradies & Services in Waituna West
Tradies & services(1)
ARC Asbestos Removal & Demolition
Shops in Waituna West
Shops(1)
The Dragonflys Spell
Beauty & Fitness in Waituna West
Beauty & fitness(1)
Rachel's Riding Ranch
Waituna West Weather
Current conditions: 0.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.21 | 13 | 5.25 | 10.58 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.17 | 12.13 | 4.72 | 10.12 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.69 | 9.51 | 2.85 | 9.36 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17 | 9.08 | 3.17 | 8.04 |
| 🍂 May | 14.07 | 6.85 | 3.24 | 7.35 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.56 | 6.01 | 1.49 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.03 | 4.42 | 3.89 | 6.14 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.15 | 3.57 | 3.44 | 7.59 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.72 | 5.97 | 4.59 | 8.6 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.38 | 7.22 | 3.05 | 9.48 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.75 | 9 | 2.82 | 9.76 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.06 | 11.86 | 3.2 | 10.26 |
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