- Est. Median Value
- $1.88M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $560/wk
- Safety Score
- 93/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 4.8°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~32 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Wānaka
Is Wānaka a good place to live?
Wānaka is home to roughly 9,627 people across 14.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wānaka scores 72 out of 100, with a safety score of 93/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Wānaka has 4 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 $1.88M, and weekly rent typically sits around $560.
Lifestyle: Wānaka has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 4.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wānaka 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
- Safety93
- Amenities100
- Schools93
- Housing Affordability20
- Green space52
- Community100
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.88M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $560/wk
- Median HH Income
- $89K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +16.2%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Wānaka
Schools in zone for Wānaka
Children living in Wānaka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Contributing · roll 315
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wānaka. 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 Wānaka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Mt Aspiring College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1322 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Wanaka Primary School
Contributing · roll 494 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Full Primary · roll 200 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
Explore Wānaka
Things to do(71)
Domini Park
Diamond Martial Arts
Sticky Forest Mountain Bike Track, Wanaka
National Transport and Toy Museum
Indoor Climbing Wanaka
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21US
Harris Mountains Heli-Ski
Aermacchi MB-339CB
BAC Jet Provost T5A
English Electric/Government Aircraft Factories Canberra Mk.20
Victa/AESL Airtourer 115
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI
Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante
Douglas DC-3
Valentine
Centurion
Aspiring Gymsports
Crossfit Wanaka
Wanaka Martial Arts
Pole2Flow
MSA_Sitnarong_Wanaka
Aspiring Campervan Park
Centralpoint Dance Studios
Waterfall Equestrian
Kaizen Fitness
Wanaka Samurai Karate
Mini Muscles
Wānaka Paintball
Alpine Archery
F45 Training Wanaka
Dance Wanaka
Dance on Reece
Cardrona Ski Field
Connelly NZ
Allenby Park
Wanaka parkrun
The Fit Collective
Snap Fitness Wanaka
Beacon Point
Cavallo Ranch
Lake View Holiday Park Wanaka
W Fitness
Upper Clutha Rugby Club
Wanaka Off Road Adventure
SITE Trampoline Wānaka
Instructor Training Centre, NZ - ITC
Los Independientes FC
Lismore Park
Wanaka Squash Club
Eely Point Living Memorial
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Southern Mountain Adventures
Wanaka Bridge Club
Aspiring Fly Fishing
Wanaka Bowling Club
Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre
Wānaka Recreation Centre
Thunder Creek Falls
Upper Clutha Hockey Club
Three Parks, Wanaka
Summit Explorers
Pembroke Park
Wānaka Tennis Club
CAMP3 Snowboarding
Aspiring Guides
The Collective Yoga & Pilates
Wanaka Rock Climbing
Wānaka Station Park
The Wanaka Watersports Facility
Cillic Corner
Pembroke Stud - Wanaka
Skydive Wanaka
Parks & green spaces(13)
Domini Park
Sticky Forest Mountain Bike Track, Wanaka
Aspiring Campervan Park
Mini Muscles
Allenby Park
Wanaka parkrun
Lake View Holiday Park Wanaka
Lismore Park
Eely Point Living Memorial
Thunder Creek Falls
Three Parks, Wanaka
Pembroke Park
Wānaka Station Park
Healthcare(2)
Unichem
Aspiring Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Wānaka
Places to eat & drink(152)
Domino's Pizza
The Hammer and Nail Bakery and Cafe
Bistro Gentil
Wineglass Cafe
Black Peak Homemade Gelato
Scroggin Coffee and Eatery
Well Bean Cafe Wānaka
Kai Whakapai Eatery & Craft Beer Bar
Ritual Espresso
Sagun Cafe & Indian Cuisine
Big Fig
The Doughbin Bakery & Cafe
The Speight's Ale House
Snack Shack Turkish Kebabs
Water Bar
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
Fudog
Alleyway Emporium
Patagonia Chocolates
Relishes Café
Lake Bar
Shinaburo Korean Eating House
ZUKA Japanese Diner
Thai Siam
Urban Grind
Florence Foodstore & Café
Sofi
Edgewater Restaurant
The Spice Room
Gusto Chinese Restaurant
Amigos
Cork
Tititea Steak House
b.social
Curbside Coffee & Bagels
The Cow Pizza & Spaghetti House
Arc
Charlie Brown
Kika
Thai2Go
Coffee Dojo
Bombay Palace
Kamino
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Aprēs
Bullock Bar
Sal's Authentic NY Pizza
WanaFusion
The Good Spot
LaLaLand
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Ashraf's
Muttonbird
Woodys Sports Bar
Rove Bar & Eatery
Ya Ma's
The Black Cat
Gogi Jip Korean BBQ Restaurant
The Coffee Shack
Dripping Bowl
The Little Brewer
Sushi Mi
Rhyme X Reason Brewery
Red Star Burger Bar
The Chef's Table
b.social - Wanaka Taproom & Eatery
Lone Star
Rove Bar and Eatery
Thai Taste Wanaka
Treehouse Wānaka
b.effect Brewing Co.
Little Black Caravan
Zuka Japanese
Big Fig Wanaka
Kai Whakapai
Lake View Seafood Restaurant
Burrito Craft
Trout
Subway
Sagun Cafe
Frankie The Nomad
Hello Ranger
Wild Bean Cafe
The Catch Wanaka
Paulies Fish n Chips Wanaka
Buzz Cut Coffee
Curbside Coffee and Bagels
Sagun Indian and Nepalese Restaurant
Firebird
Paddons Paddock
Wanaka Bullock Bar
AmiGos Mexican Grill
Burger Club
Wanaka Brew Bar
Francesca's Wood Fired Pizzas
Ground Up Brewing
Cork Bar
Charlie Brown Crepes
Boundary Road Brewery
Gusto
Hulli Mulli - mulled wine and cider
Jack Rabbit
Johnny's
Isan Wanaka
Edgewater Hotel
Columbus Coffee
Pizza Pizza Wanaka
Adam & Eves
The Coffee Shack Wanaka
Wingin It
AmiGos Mobile Catering
Sofi Bar & Grill
Erik’s Fish & Chips
Speight's Ale House
Fitzpatricks Irish Pub
The Little Brewer Cafe & Roastery - Wānaka
Urban Grind
Amigos Wanaka
Verve
Fracesca's
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The Doughbin Bakery
Après
Uncle john pizzeria - wanaka nz
Mowgli Food Truck - Fresh Indian Bowls and Wraps, Wanaka
Yohei Cafe
Wanaka Gourmet Kitchen
Francesca's Mobile Pizza
Sushi Mii
The Landing
Federal Diner
KOFFIE roastery Wanaka
Fedeli Cafe
RAAGE Bowls and Burgers
Charlie's Deli
The Speights Ale House
Paloma Taqueria
Rafters Restaurant & Bar
Fresca Pasta Kitchen
Monkey Farm
Kai Pai Bakery
Relishes Cafe
Dripping Bowl CBD
ReBurger
Coco Hut Asian Food Truck
Boaboa Food Company
The Waffle Press
Black Peak Gelato
The Stoaker Room Wanaka
Thai Siam Wanaka
The Paddle & Pint
Wanaka Beerworks
Crosswinds Cafe
Tradies & Services in Wānaka
Tradies & services(90)
Advantage Build Ltd
Allied Concrete
Alpine Auto Centre Wanaka
Aotea Electric Wanaka
Aspiring Glass
Aspiring Pools and Spas
Auto Super Shoppe Wanaka
Automotivation
Bailey Builders Ltd
Blueview Developments
Bridgestone Tyre Centre - Wanaka
Bridgestone Tyres Wanaka
BTP painting and decorating
Calder Group
CDL Building
Central Heating Solutions
Central Lakes Engineering
Central Machine Hire Ltd
Central Otago Fire Install
CKH Construction Ltd
Classic Stitch Ups
Colebrook and Co
Concept Electrical Wanaka
Contour Furniture and Joinery
Dan Fountain And Co Ltd
Doug The Gardener
Dunlop Builders Ltd
Fabricate
Flatline Concrete Ltd
Flawless Carpet Cleaning
Foleys Wanaka Plumbing Gasfitting Drainlaying
Form Joinery
Gibb Building Wanaka Ltd
Grip and Go Mobile Tyres Wanaka
HausBau Construction
Hawkey Electrical Ltd - Wanaka
Hills Joinery Wanaka
Hold Fast Concrete
Imax Tiling
Integrity Homes
Jack Daniel the Arborist
Jae Services Wanaka
Jarvie Plumbing
Joinery Crew
Just Like Home Childcare
Lake Wanaka Electrical
Lar Home Services
Laser Electrical Wanaka
Limitless Stainless Ltd
Living Landscapes Wanaka
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MACAULAY FORD
McIvor Plumbers and Gasfitters
Metalworks Wanaka
Morgan Engineering
Mt Aspiring Motors
Mt Iron Joinery
OBJKT Joinery
Owens Building
Perianth Landscapes and Garden Services
PestControlWanaka.co.nz
PlumbersWanaka.co.nz
Project Nanny
Quality Timber Flooring
Refine Tile
Rodz and Restos
Roofing Hub
Select Engineering
Simply Plumb
Smith & Smith Authorised Dealer
Smith&Smith
Southern Lakes Water Blasting
Sparkling Bees Cleaning
Stonewood Homes
Streak Free Window Cleaning Wanaka
The Material Girls
The Panel Shop Wanaka
The Washstation
The Workroom Interior Design & Florist
Top & shine cleaning services
Tyreland Wanaka
Vip Tiling Limited
Wanaka Auto Centre Ltd
Wanaka Auto Repairs
Wanaka Civil Ltd
Wanaka Glass and Collision Centre
Wanaka Interiors Ltd
Wanaka Joinery
Wanaka Kids Club
Wanaka Tractor Services
WCC Detailers Wanaka
Shops in Wānaka
Shops(76)
47Frocks
Aspiring Jewellers
Beds R Us NZ
BedsRus Wanaka
Bella of Wanaka
Betty's Liquorstore
Bottle-O Store
Brown and Co. Home
Cabinetree
Carpet Court Wanaka
Cartridge World Wanaka Agency
Casa Mia Tile and Stone Boutique
Corner Store Wanaka
CurtainStudio
DEVàL Boutique
Devold Wanaka
Emerge Woodwork
Escape Clothing
Fearless Wanaka
Four Square
Freshlink Grocer | Wānaka
Guthrie Bowron Wānaka
Health 2000
Ken Wills
Kitchens Direct Wanaka Limited
Lakeland Carpet Court
Lays Fasteners
Lipsky & Sons
Liquorland Three Parks
LuLu Asian Supermarket
Macpac Wānaka
Mckenzie & Willis
Mediterranean Market
Mitre 10
Mitre 10 MEGA
New World
New World Three Parks
New World Wanaka
Nicola Screen
Nysa Léon Blinds Ltd.
On The Spot Northlake
Pembroke Wines & Spirits
Perriam
PlaceMakers Wanaka
Plant Collective
Plumbing World
Quirky Design
Revology Concept Store
Selectrix
Shoes Unlimited Wānaka
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South America Journeys
Southern Lakes Panelbeating Ltd
Southern Plaster Supplies
Stirling Sports Wānaka
Stoked Stainless LTD
Structure For Men
Super Liquor Wānaka
Te Kakano Native Plant Community Nursery
The Butchers Block and Smokehouse
The Coffee Dojo Wanaka
The Junction
Thieving Kea
Tile Boutique
Tile Warehouse Wanaka
Untouched World Wanaka
Venluree
Viewtec | Outdoor Design Systems | Wanaka
Wanaka Cabinetree
Wanaka Fence Hire
Wanaka Fine Wines
Wanaka Flooring Xtra
Wanaka Four Square
Wanaka Liquorland
Wanaka Wood Floors
Wools of Wanaka
You and I
Beauty & Fitness in Wānaka
Beauty & fitness(77)
Ali Barbers Wanaka CBD
Alice Hair Salon
Alpine Archery
Arikutoo body piercing
Aspiring Fly Fishing
Aspiring Guides
Aspiring Gymsports
Aureli Skin
Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre
Beacon Point
Beauty From Within
Bloom Hair Studio
Bridal Hair Wanaka
By Olivia - Skin and Smiles
CAMP3 Snowboarding
Cardrona Ski Field
Cavallo Ranch
Central Clinic Wanaka
Centralpoint Dance Studios
Chocolatt Hair Salon
Cillic Corner
Connelly NZ
Crossfit Wanaka
Dance on Reece
Dance Wanaka
Diamond Martial Arts
Emma For Beauty
F45 Training Wanaka
holy skin tattoo
Iconic Hair Wanaka
Ilu Hub
Indoor Climbing Wanaka
Inside Tattoo
Inspired Beauty Wanaka
Instructor Training Centre, NZ - ITC
Kaizen Fitness
Los Independientes FC
MovingNeedle tattoo Wanaka
MSA_Sitnarong_Wanaka
Ni Nails & Massage Therapy
Nirvana Retreat
Pembroke Stud - Wanaka
Pole2Flow
Pure Skin Therapy
Restless Mouse
Rin02
Road To Beauty
Sharp Hair
SITE Trampoline Wānaka
Skydive Wanaka
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Snap Fitness Wanaka
Southern Mountain Adventures
STLO Barber Studio Wānaka
Summit Explorers
The Art Of Listening To Your Body
The Collective Yoga & Pilates
The Fit Collective
The Skin Studio
The Wanaka Watersports Facility
Thenailroomwanaka
Three Chairs Hair
Ukiyo Salon Wanaka
ukiyosalonandco
Upper Clutha Hockey Club
Upper Clutha Rugby Club
W Fitness
Wanaka Bowling Club
Wanaka Bridge Club
Wanaka Martial Arts
Wanaka Off Road Adventure
Wānaka Paintball
Wānaka Recreation Centre
Wanaka Rock Climbing
Wanaka Samurai Karate
Wanaka Squash Club
Wānaka Tennis Club
Waterfall Equestrian
Professional Services in Wānaka
Professional services(48)
106 Architects
Alpine Image Company
Andy Brown Photography
Anna J Creative
Ashton Wheelans
Aspiring Wealth Management
BDO Wanaka (Southern Lakes & Central Otago)
Birds Eye Productions
BNI Wanaka, NZ
Brandex
Brett Wood Photos
Chaney & Norman Architects
Cognitive Cycle Works
CrestClean Commercial Cleaning Queenstown Lakes
Custom Mortgages
Deannna Gerlach Photographer
Drive Accounting | Chartered Accountants
Evaluate Business Solutions
Findex Wanaka
Fluidphoto
Gallagher Insurance, Risk Management & Consulting
Gina Mckenzie - Mortgage Mindset NZ
Greenhawk Chartered Accountants
Hannah René Photography
High Performance Houses
Jeremy Zinzan, Vega Mortgages Wanaka
Loan Market Wanaka
Luisa Apanui Photography
Mighty Efficient Bookkeeping
Mike Pero Mortgages
Nexus Business Sales
O'Regan Studio
PHC Wānaka
Pure Marketing
Roa
Rothbury Insurance Brokers
Scope Communications
Sidekick Wanaka | Chartered Accountants
Strategic Doing New Zealand
Sue and Richard Woerlee
Sue Woodwark, Celebrant.
Summit Financial Group - Life and Health Insurance Advisors
The Good Wedding Company
Thierry Huet Photography
Vicki Spearing Real Estate
Wai Innovation
Wanaka Law
Your Mortgage Team - Wanaka
Stay in Wānaka
Places to stay(75)
Manuka Crescent Motel
Bayview Motel Wanaka
ASURE Brookvale Motel
Fern Lodge
Wanaka Bakpaka Hostel
Alpine Motel
Mountain View Backpackers
The Brownston
Outlet Camp Wānaka
Criffel Peak View B&B and Apartment
Fairway Motel & Apartment Accomodation
Brookvale Motel
Flying Kiwi Backpackers
Aspiring Lodge Motel
Maple Lodge
Edgewater
Wanaka Homestead Lodge and Cottages
Wanaka Hotel
The Moorings
Haka House
Wanaka Willowbrook Cottage
Alpine Motel Wanaka
Wanaka Springs Lodge
Wanaka Holiday Home, Scaife Place Lodge
Wanaka Edge Apartments
Archway Motels and Chalets
Wanaka Luxury Villas
Distinction Wanaka Alpine Resort
Golf Course Road Chalets
Golfcourse Road Chalets
Wanaka Edge Suites
Wanaka Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels
Tin Tub Luxury Lodge
Fairway Motel and Apartments
Bella Vista Wanaka Motel Accommodation
Te Wanaka Lodge
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Wanaka
Wanaka Cottage
Stow - Wanaka
Minaret Lodge
Holly's Backpackers
Panorama Court Apartments
Brookvale Motel Wanaka
Aspiring Lodge Wanaka
Marina Terrace - Supreme Luxury in Wanaka
Club Wyndham Wanaka, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Oasis Yurt Lodge
wanaka lake house
West Meadows Motel
Alpine View Lodge
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Clearbrook Motels Wanaka
The Pines Resort
Kitea Hotel Wanaka
The Dacha
Lakeside Apartments
Minaret Lodge, Wanaka
Wanaka View Motel
Oakridge Resort Wanaka
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Te Awa Lodge Luxury Accommodation
Altamont Lodge Lake Wanaka
Lakeside B&B, Wanaka
Wanaka Luxury Apartments
Lakeview Motel
Wanaka Selection - Apartments on Upton
Best Western Belvedere Luxury Apartments
Suite51
Alpine View Lodge Wanaka
Fern Lodge Accommodation
Websters on Wanaka Lodge
Tiritiri Lodge
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Alpinism & Ski
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Criffel Station
Wānaka Weather
Current conditions: 4.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.63 | 12.91 | 2.6 | 11.77 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.05 | 11.79 | 2.34 | 11.75 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.66 | 9.05 | 3.8 | 9.92 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.74 | 8.04 | 4.14 | 8.1 |
| 🍂 May | 11.56 | 5.24 | 3.59 | 6.05 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.09 | 3.16 | 2.2 | 4.93 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.26 | 2.15 | 2.55 | 6.08 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.56 | 2.12 | 2.92 | 7.62 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.1 | 3.6 | 8.97 | 8.34 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.3 | 5.06 | 6.2 | 10.17 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.51 | 8.31 | 3.38 | 11.74 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21 | 12 | 3.79 | 12.16 |
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