- Est. Median Value
- $766K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $460/wk
- Safety Score
- 94/100
- Green Space
- 29%
- Current Weather
- 7.8°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~31 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Wakefield
Is Wakefield a good place to live?
Wakefield is home to roughly 2,694 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wakefield scores 73 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 29% green space.
Schools: Wakefield has 3 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 $766K, and weekly rent typically sits around $460.
Lifestyle: Wakefield has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 7.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wakefield 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
- Safety94
- Amenities66
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability49
- Green space97
- Community100
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $766K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $460/wk
- Median HH Income
- $98K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.0%
- 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 Wakefield
Schools in zone for Wakefield
Children living in Wakefield have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Waimea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1539 · decile 8
Waimea Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 546 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wakefield. 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 Wakefield that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wakefield School
Full Primary · roll 257 · decile 8 · 0.9 km away
Explore Wakefield
Things to do(5)
Wakefield Goju Ryu Karate | Wakefield
McGazzaland
Edward Baigent Reserve
Wakefield Recreation Reserve
Wakefield Community Yoga
Parks & green spaces(2)
Edward Baigent Reserve
Wakefield Recreation Reserve
Healthcare(1)
Wakefield Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Wakefield
Places to eat & drink(7)
The Wakefield Bakery
Cafe Rhubarbe
Sunrise Coffee Shack
The Villa
Sweetbites Wakefield
Little Sprig Wakefield
The Bakery at Wakefield
Tradies & Services in Wakefield
Tradies & services(7)
Concrete Unlimited
Garden Warrior
Masonry Masters Ltd
Nelson Upholstery, Canvas & PVC
Rowan Dron Electrical
Velocity Heavy Truck and RV inc
Wakefield Auto Services
Shops in Wakefield
Shops(6)
Brookside Nursery
Four Square
Four Square Wakefield
Gibson Timber Ltd
NZ Post Centre Wakefield
The Seasonal Garden
Beauty & Fitness in Wakefield
Beauty & fitness(9)
All About You
Anne's Hairspace
Beauty on Eighty Eight
La Niche Hair Studio
McGazzaland
Organic Hair and Beauty
The Wee Hair Room
Wakefield Community Yoga
Wakefield Goju Ryu Karate | Wakefield
Professional Services in Wakefield
Professional services(1)
KJH Bookkeeping Services
Stay in Wakefield
Places to stay(3)
Get Real Backpackers
The Wakefield Hotel Ltd
Bushwalk Bed & Breakfast
Wakefield Weather
Current conditions: 7.8°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.93 | 12.63 | 2.68 | 11.16 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.92 | 12.09 | 2.53 | 11.26 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.69 | 9.81 | 1.49 | 10.5 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.81 | 8.7 | 4.19 | 8.39 |
| 🍂 May | 14.84 | 6.3 | 5.31 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.18 | 4.07 | 3.96 | 6.91 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.88 | 3.83 | 1.51 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.16 | 3.29 | 3.35 | 8.89 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.46 | 5.85 | 2.85 | 8.89 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.29 | 6.88 | 5.2 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.02 | 8.81 | 2.39 | 11.09 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.37 | 12.24 | 2.88 | 11.59 |
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