- Est. Median Value
- $456K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 9.4°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Wakapatu
Is Wakapatu a good place to live?
Wakapatu is home to roughly 1,710 people across 4.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wakapatu scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Wakapatu 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 $456K, and weekly rent typically sits around $304.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wakapatu 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety82
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability82
- Green space28
- Community22
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $456K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Median HH Income
- $59K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.6%
- 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 Wakapatu?
- Children living in Wakapatu are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Wakapatu?
- 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 Wakapatu?
- The postcode for Wakapatu is 9881.
- What is the population of Wakapatu?
- Wakapatu has 1,710 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Wakapatu?
- The estimated median property value in Wakapatu is $456K. Median weekly rent is $304/week.
- Where is Wakapatu?
- Wakapatu is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Wakapatu a good place to live?
- Wakapatu scores 45/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Wakapatu
Schools in zone for Wakapatu
Children living in Wakapatu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wakapatu. 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.
Wakapatu Weather
Current conditions: 9.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 17.17 | 12.13 | 4.11 | 9.74 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.08 | 11.85 | 4.63 | 10.02 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.11 | 10.83 | 5.68 | 8.08 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.5 | 9.92 | 5.2 | 6.37 |
| 🍂 May | 12.68 | 8.53 | 5.26 | 4.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.58 | 5.98 | 4.59 | 5.12 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.56 | 6.4 | 5.97 | 4.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.6 | 6.46 | 4.73 | 6.9 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.5 | 7.33 | 7.14 | 7.79 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.06 | 7.86 | 5.48 | 8.49 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.6 | 9.49 | 4.4 | 9.78 |
| ☀️ Dec | 15.39 | 11.19 | 4.58 | 9.59 |
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