- Est. Median Value
- $927K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 55%
- Current Weather
- 6.8°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~29 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Wakapuaka
Is Wakapuaka a good place to live?
Wakapuaka is home to roughly 1,113 people across 8.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wakapuaka scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 55% green space.
Schools: Wakapuaka has 2 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 $927K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Wakapuaka has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wakapuaka 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
- Safety97
- Amenities10
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability40
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $927K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $93K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.2%
- 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 Wakapuaka?
- Children living in Wakapuaka are in zone for Clifton Terrace School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Wakapuaka?
- 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 Wakapuaka?
- The postcode for Wakapuaka is 7071.
- What is the population of Wakapuaka?
- Wakapuaka has 1,113 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Wakapuaka?
- The estimated median property value in Wakapuaka is $927K. Median weekly rent is $500/week.
- Where is Wakapuaka?
- Wakapuaka is in Nelson, Nelson / Tasman, New Zealand.
- Is Wakapuaka a good place to live?
- Wakapuaka scores 59/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Wakapuaka
Schools in zone for Wakapuaka
Children living in Wakapuaka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Clifton Terrace School
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wakapuaka. 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 Wakapuaka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Hira School
Contributing · roll 43 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Explore Wakapuaka
Things to do(2)
Rifle range
Sharlands Forest
Parks & green spaces(1)
Sharlands Forest
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Shops in Wakapuaka
Shops(1)
A1 Floorsanders
Beauty & Fitness in Wakapuaka
Beauty & fitness(1)
Rifle range
Wakapuaka Weather
Current conditions: 6.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.49 | 14.36 | 2.46 | 11.31 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.08 | 14.05 | 2.72 | 11.34 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.29 | 11.61 | 1.81 | 10.5 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.17 | 10.68 | 5.27 | 8.2 |
| 🍂 May | 14.62 | 8.23 | 6 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.2 | 6.46 | 3.95 | 7.23 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.38 | 5.67 | 2.11 | 7.36 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.3 | 4.81 | 3.7 | 8.79 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.49 | 7.84 | 2.78 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.99 | 8.47 | 4.28 | 10.48 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.59 | 10.4 | 2.77 | 11.06 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.36 | 13.29 | 3.25 | 11.38 |
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