- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Safety Score
- 57/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 10.6°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~68 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
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 10.6°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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara?
- Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
- How do I check my school zone in Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the population of Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara?
- Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara has 2,775 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara?
- The estimated median property value in Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $600/week.
- Where is Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara?
- Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara a good place to live?
- Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
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.
Check your school zone
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
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 5 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Watchman Island / Te Kākāwhakaara Weather
Current conditions: 10.6°C, clear sky
| 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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