- Est. Median Value
- $776K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 49%
- Current Weather
- 9.2°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Waiwhetū
Is Waiwhetū a good place to live?
Waiwhetū is home to roughly 4,470 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waiwhetū scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 49% green space.
Schools: Waiwhetū has 42 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 $776K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Waiwhetū has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 9.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waiwhetū 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
- Amenities22
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $776K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.7%
- 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 Waiwhetū
Schools in zone for Waiwhetū
Children living in Waiwhetū have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hutt Valley High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1999 · decile 8
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Gracefield School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 5
Hutt Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 598 · decile 8
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary · roll 260 · decile 5
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waiwhetū. 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 Waiwhetū that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Randwick School
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 3 · 1.1 km away
Waterloo School
Contributing · roll 507 · decile 8 · 1.5 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 835 · decile 7 · 1.8 km away
St Bernard's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 684 · decile 6 · 2.0 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Composite · roll 255 · decile 10 · 2.0 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.0 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 439 · decile 9 · 2.1 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Contributing · roll 581 · decile 9 · 2.3 km away
Wilford School
Full Primary · roll 204 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 3 · 2.4 km away
Arakura School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Composite · roll 415 · decile 2 · 2.8 km away
Hutt Central School
Contributing · roll 262 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
Wainuiomata High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 717 · decile 4 · 3.0 km away
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 339 · decile 2 · 3.0 km away
Boulcott School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
Petone Central School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 5 · 3.2 km away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 5 · 3.2 km away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Contributing · roll 268 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
Dyer Street School
Contributing · roll 195 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
Naenae School
Contributing · roll 349 · decile 1 · 3.5 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Composite · roll 280 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
St Claudine Thevenet School
Full Primary · roll 184 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Full Primary · roll 147 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Normandale School
Contributing · roll 129 · decile 8 · 3.9 km away
Maungaraki School
Full Primary · roll 355 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Naenae College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 873 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Kimi Ora School
Specialist School · roll 137 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Naenae Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 294 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Contributing · roll 293 · decile 7 · 4.2 km away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Full Primary · roll 121 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Avalon School
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 2 · 4.3 km away
Fernlea School
Contributing · roll 192 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
Korokoro School
Full Primary · roll 191 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Rata Street School
Contributing · roll 313 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Wā Ora Montessori
Composite · roll 252 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Explore Waiwhetū
Things to do(4)
Waiwhetu Fitness Centre
Bell Park
Te Whiti Park
TA Poker
Parks & green spaces(2)
Bell Park
Te Whiti Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Waiwhetū
Places to eat & drink(1)
Wild Bean Cafe
Tradies & Services in Waiwhetū
Tradies & services(3)
Arrow Hygiene
Pharaoh Construction Ltd
Wellington Arborists
Shops in Waiwhetū
Shops(2)
Pudney & Lee
WorkZone Scaffolds Limited
Beauty & Fitness in Waiwhetū
Beauty & fitness(3)
Christene Loweth
TA Poker
Waiwhetu Fitness Centre
Waiwhetū Weather
Current conditions: 9.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.31 | 14.86 | 2.29 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.28 | 14.8 | 3.39 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.22 | 12.56 | 2.94 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.19 | 11.57 | 4.57 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 14.95 | 9.7 | 4.32 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.62 | 8.24 | 2.57 | 6.48 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.39 | 7.43 | 3.42 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.98 | 7.01 | 3.99 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.15 | 9.06 | 4.05 | 8.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.22 | 9.69 | 3.86 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.69 | 11.26 | 3.03 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.05 | 13.64 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
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