- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Safety Score
- 57/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 15.0°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~68 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara
Is Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara a good place to live?
Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara is home to roughly 2,775 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 57/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara has 42 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 $1.13M, and weekly rent typically sits around $600.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 15.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara 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
- Safety57
- Amenities59
- Schools91
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Median HH Income
- $168K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -8.6%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara
Schools in zone for Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara. 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 Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ponsonby Primary School
Contributing · roll 298 · decile 10 · 1.0 km away
Bayfield School
Contributing · roll 352 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
Activity Centre · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
Ponsonby Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 589 · decile 8 · 1.6 km away
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1000 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Contributing · roll 116 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 392 · 2.2 km away
Richmond Road School
Contributing · roll 276 · decile 7 · 2.5 km away
Aotearoa Infinite Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 2.6 km away
Birkenhead School
Contributing · roll 446 · decile 9 · 2.7 km away
Freemans Bay School
Contributing · roll 590 · decile 6 · 2.7 km away
Westmere School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 355 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Northcote College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1618 · 2.9 km away
Northcote School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 403 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Chelsea School
Contributing · roll 377 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1197 · decile 4 · 3.1 km away
Grey Lynn School
Contributing · roll 242 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Contributing · roll 314 · 3.1 km away
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1785 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
UP International College New Zealand
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 348 · 3.4 km away
City 0-10
Composite · 3.4 km away
Newton Central School
Contributing · roll 300 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Pasadena Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 366 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Full Primary · roll 72 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
The BUSY School NZ
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 105 · 3.7 km away
Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 3.7 km away
Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau
Contributing · roll 600 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Verran Primary School
Contributing · roll 208 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Northern Health School
Specialist School · roll 2 · 4.2 km away
Northcote Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 663 · decile 6 · 4.2 km away
Willow Park School
Contributing · roll 614 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Onepoto School
Contributing · roll 153 · decile 1 · 4.3 km away
Kauri Park School
Contributing · roll 352 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
Kōwhai Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 548 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
Contributing · roll 263 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
Birkdale Primary School
Contributing · roll 190 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
Birkenhead College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 489 · decile 6 · 4.8 km away
Mt Albert School
Contributing · roll 499 · decile 6 · 4.8 km away
Stanley Bay School
Contributing · roll 166 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Crimson Global Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 67 · 4.9 km away
Ficino School
Full Primary · roll 143 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1324 · 5.0 km away
Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara Weather
Current conditions: 15.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.2 | 16.87 | 149.4 | 10.8 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.29 | 16.45 | 145.8 | 10.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.42 | 14.41 | 69.5 | 10.27 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.75 | 13.91 | 95.5 | 8.68 |
| 🍂 May | 17.19 | 11.39 | 119.93 | 7.72 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.37 | 10.06 | 116.73 | 7.06 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.67 | 8.95 | 161.23 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.8 | 7.73 | 110.23 | 8.07 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.15 | 9.64 | 117.13 | 9.34 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.4 | 10.94 | 135.4 | 10.1 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.52 | 12.48 | 147.47 | 10.88 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.03 | 15.08 | 141.27 | 11.16 |
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