- Est. Median Value
- $613K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 3.1°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Wakari
Is Wakari a good place to live?
Wakari is home to roughly 4,131 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wakari scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Wakari has 36 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 $613K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Wakari has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wakari 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
- Safety82
- Amenities26
- Schools86
- Housing Affordability61
- Green space31
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $613K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $76K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.8%
- 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 Wakari
Schools in zone for Wakari
Children living in Wakari have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 9
Balmacewen Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 473 · decile 8
Logan Park High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 839 · decile 7
Otago Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Wakari School
Contributing · roll 290 · decile 7
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wakari. 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 Wakari that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 59 · decile 6 · 0.4 km away
Kaikorai School
Contributing · roll 304 · decile 9 · 0.9 km away
Māori Hill School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 10 · 1.3 km away
Halfway Bush School
Contributing · roll 35 · decile 3 · 1.4 km away
Otago Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 870 · decile 9 · 1.6 km away
Arthur Street School
Full Primary · roll 193 · decile 7 · 1.7 km away
London House Learning Centre
Activity Centre · decile 9 · 1.7 km away
Brockville School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
Contributing · roll 145 · decile 8 · 2.1 km away
George Street Normal School
Contributing · roll 375 · 2.2 km away
Bradford School
Contributing · roll 93 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Mornington School
Contributing · roll 234 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 434 · 2.9 km away
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 57 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Dunedin North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 48 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
Balaclava School
Contributing · roll 241 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
North East Valley Normal School
Contributing · roll 182 · decile 7 · 3.8 km away
Ōpoho School
Contributing · roll 118 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Carisbrook School
Full Primary · roll 324 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Specialist School · roll 76 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Contributing · roll 179 · decile 6 · 4.5 km away
Bathgate Park School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Grants Braes School
Contributing · roll 198 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 891 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Explore Wakari
Things to do(4)
Wakari Bowling Club
Bishopscourt Ground
Kaikorai Rugby Football Club
Kaikorai Cricket Club
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Helensburgh Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Wakari
Places to eat & drink(1)
Pātaka Ora
Tradies & Services in Wakari
Tradies & services(2)
New Look Landscapes
Wakari Kindergarten
Beauty & Fitness in Wakari
Beauty & fitness(6)
Bishopscourt Ground
Botanical Blade Hair Studio
Hair For You
Kaikorai Cricket Club
Kaikorai Rugby Football Club
Wakari Bowling Club
Professional Services in Wakari
Professional services(3)
McRobie Studios
Shotz Photography
Zuma
Stay in Wakari
Places to stay(1)
Shetland Court Apartments
Wakari Weather
Current conditions: 3.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.4 | 11.4 | 2.03 | 10.89 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.18 | 10.73 | 2.41 | 10.33 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.66 | 8.9 | 3.45 | 8.83 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.03 | 7.69 | 1.97 | 7.52 |
| 🍂 May | 12.3 | 5.63 | 2.29 | 6 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.51 | 4.65 | 2.29 | 5.71 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.75 | 4.29 | 3.3 | 5.92 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.15 | 2.82 | 1.57 | 7.48 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.21 | 5.1 | 2.85 | 8.25 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.33 | 5.8 | 5.01 | 9.52 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.98 | 6.93 | 2.77 | 10.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.44 | 10.08 | 3.85 | 9.7 |
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