- Est. Median Value
- $992K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $620/wk
- Safety Score
- 36/100
- Green Space
- 27%
- Current Weather
- 10.9°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~89 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Wattle Downs
Is Wattle Downs a good place to live?
Wattle Downs is home to roughly 9,552 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wattle Downs scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 36/100 and 27% green space.
Schools: Wattle Downs 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 $992K, and weekly rent typically sits around $620.
Lifestyle: Wattle Downs has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wattle Downs 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
- Safety36
- Amenities32
- Schools46
- Housing Affordability38
- Green space88
- Community56
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $992K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $620/wk
- Median HH Income
- $119K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.6%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Wattle Downs
Schools in zone for Wattle Downs
Children living in Wattle Downs have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
James Cook High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1897 · decile 1
Clayton Park School
Full Primary · roll 328 · decile 2
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wattle Downs. 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 Wattle Downs that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
South Auckland Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · roll 180 · 0.9 km away
Reremoana School
Full Primary · roll 408 · decile 9 · 1.1 km away
Leabank School
Contributing · roll 382 · decile 1 · 1.4 km away
Manurewa South School
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 1 · 1.6 km away
Conifer Grove School
Full Primary · roll 539 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
Weymouth School
Contributing · roll 545 · decile 2 · 2.0 km away
Finlayson Park School
Contributing · roll 915 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
Manukau Christian School
Composite · roll 316 · 2.3 km away
Taonga Education Centre
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 2.3 km away
Greenmeadows Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 347 · decile 2 · 2.5 km away
Manurewa West School
Contributing · roll 432 · decile 1 · 2.5 km away
Waimahia Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 234 · decile 1 · 2.5 km away
Manurewa Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 927 · decile 1 · 2.7 km away
Rowandale School
Contributing · roll 555 · decile 1 · 2.7 km away
St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Full Primary · roll 487 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Te Matauranga
Contributing · roll 311 · decile 1 · 2.9 km away
Manurewa Central School
Contributing · roll 487 · decile 2 · 3.0 km away
Roscommon School
Contributing · roll 539 · decile 1 · 3.1 km away
Manurewa East School
Contributing · roll 375 · decile 1 · 3.2 km away
Takanini School
Full Primary · roll 561 · decile 1 · 3.3 km away
Clendon Park School
Contributing · roll 721 · decile 1 · 3.6 km away
Randwick Park School
Full Primary · roll 698 · decile 1 · 3.7 km away
Hillpark School
Contributing · roll 480 · decile 5 · 3.8 km away
Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ
Specialist School · roll 78 · 3.8 km away
Homai School
Contributing · roll 394 · decile 1 · 3.9 km away
Manurewa High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2414 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Te Wharekura o Manurewa
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 79 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
TKKM o Manurewa
Full Primary · roll 139 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
ACG Strathallan
Composite · roll 1270 · 4.1 km away
Hingaia Peninsula School
Full Primary · roll 414 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Papakura Normal School
Full Primary · roll 750 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Alfriston College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1296 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Contributing · roll 298 · decile 3 · 4.8 km away
Papakura Central School
Contributing · roll 440 · decile 4 · 4.9 km away
Explore Wattle Downs
Things to do(1)
Kauri Point Reserve
Parks & green spaces(1)
Kauri Point Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Wattle Downs
Places to eat & drink(6)
Wattle Downs Café, Bar & Restaurant
Coxhead Takeaways
The Crannich Cafe
Moor Park Takeaway
Wattle Golf and Recreation
Wattle Downs Cafe, Bar and Restaurant
Tradies & Services in Wattle Downs
Tradies & services(3)
General Upholstery
JB Lawn and Garden
Prime Skills Construction Ltd
Shops in Wattle Downs
Shops(3)
Cedar Park Superette
MisterHugo
Staavias
Beauty & Fitness in Wattle Downs
Beauty & fitness(3)
Beauty Sensations
The Silent Treatment
Unique Beauty and Hair Studio
Stay in Wattle Downs
Places to stay(1)
OT Seaview Villa
Wattle Downs Weather
Current conditions: 10.9°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.66 | 16.96 | 5 | 10.64 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.58 | 16.68 | 4.97 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.73 | 14.35 | 2.8 | 10.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.16 | 13.74 | 3.32 | 8.8 |
| 🍂 May | 17.42 | 11.37 | 3.9 | 7.66 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.64 | 9.97 | 3.89 | 7.02 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.78 | 9.2 | 5.01 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.9 | 7.97 | 4.05 | 7.96 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.19 | 10.05 | 4.5 | 9.18 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.44 | 11.35 | 3.77 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.42 | 13.02 | 4.48 | 10.63 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.02 | 15.57 | 4.28 | 10.97 |
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