- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 44/100
- Green Space
- 55%
- Current Weather
- 10.4°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~81 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Waiwera
Is Waiwera a good place to live?
Waiwera is home to roughly 1,512 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waiwera scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 44/100 and 55% green space.
Schools: Waiwera has 5 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 $1.10M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: Waiwera has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waiwera 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
- Safety44
- Amenities12
- Schools75
- Housing Affordability34
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $120K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.7%
- 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 Waiwera
Schools in zone for Waiwera
Children living in Waiwera have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Orewa Beach School
Contributing · roll 396 · decile 7
Orewa College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 2284 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waiwera. 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 Waiwera that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
The Forest School
Full Primary · 1.3 km away
Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea
Contributing · roll 86 · 4.2 km away
Orewa Primary School
Contributing · roll 373 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Explore Waiwera
Things to do(3)
Wenderholm Regional Park
Couldrey House & Gardens
Waiwera Thermal Spa Resort
Parks & green spaces(3)
Wenderholm Regional Park
Couldrey House & Gardens
Waiwera Thermal Spa Resort
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Waiwera
Places to eat & drink(1)
Sugarloaf Beach Bar
Tradies & Services in Waiwera
Tradies & services(1)
Cre8ive Construction
Stay in Waiwera
Places to stay(3)
Pinehaven Lodge
Cotlands Lodge
Wenderholm SCC parking
Waiwera Weather
Current conditions: 10.4°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.96 | 16.73 | 6.66 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.25 | 15.76 | 5.98 | 10.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.35 | 13.48 | 1.71 | 10.12 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.88 | 13.71 | 3.42 | 8.52 |
| 🍂 May | 16.26 | 11.25 | 3.49 | 7.84 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.84 | 10.07 | 3.46 | 7.36 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.84 | 8.55 | 4.27 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.99 | 7.46 | 2.05 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.78 | 9.76 | 3.31 | 9.34 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.94 | 10.8 | 3.12 | 10.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.72 | 11.79 | 3.26 | 10.96 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.55 | 14.49 | 3.83 | 11.34 |
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