- Est. Median Value
- $753K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $290/wk
- Safety Score
- 90/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 8.5°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~35 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Wakaretu Bay
Is Wakaretu Bay a good place to live?
Wakaretu Bay is home to roughly 2,133 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wakaretu Bay scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 90/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Wakaretu Bay 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 $753K, and weekly rent typically sits around $290.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wakaretu Bay 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
- Safety90
- Amenities25
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability50
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport18
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $753K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $290/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.2%
- 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.
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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Wakaretu Bay
Schools in zone for Wakaretu Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Wakaretu Bay. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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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 Wakaretu Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Havelock School
Full Primary · roll 43 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
Wakaretu Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.42 | 13.53 | 2 | 11.02 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.27 | 13.06 | 3.27 | 10.81 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.19 | 10.13 | 3.02 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.68 | 9.54 | 5.48 | 7.36 |
| 🍂 May | 15.09 | 7.06 | 5.17 | 6.92 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.44 | 5.75 | 3.52 | 6.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.97 | 4.07 | 2.21 | 7.02 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.24 | 3.85 | 3.53 | 8.28 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.25 | 6.8 | 2.69 | 8.55 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17 | 7.69 | 4.76 | 9.96 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.8 | 9.57 | 3.07 | 10.49 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.56 | 12.45 | 3.5 | 10.57 |
Wakaretu Bay Community
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