- Est. Median Value
- $475K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 17%
- Current Weather
- 6.3°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Whakamaru
Is Whakamaru a good place to live?
Whakamaru is home to roughly 1,581 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whakamaru scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 17% green space.
Schools: Whakamaru has 1 school 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 $475K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Whakamaru has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whakamaru 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
- Safety58
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space56
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $475K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $100K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.5%
- 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 Whakamaru
Schools in zone for Whakamaru
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Whakamaru. 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 Whakamaru. 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 Whakamaru that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Whakamaru School
Full Primary · roll 76 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Explore Whakamaru
Things to do(1)
Mangakino Moto X Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Mangakino Moto X Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Whakamaru
Places to eat & drink(4)
Ned's Place
The Dam Cafe
Whakamaru Dam Cafe
Russmans
Shops in Whakamaru
Shops(1)
Mangakino Home Kill
Beauty & Fitness in Whakamaru
Beauty & fitness(1)
Sculptura
Professional Services in Whakamaru
Professional services(2)
Lakes RV
Philip Parry Contracting
Stay in Whakamaru
Places to stay(2)
Whakamaru
Unofficial camping, sign "Area open for camping" on the gate.
Whakamaru Weather
Current conditions: 6.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.57 | 13.29 | 6.67 | 9.29 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.3 | 12.44 | 5.07 | 9.8 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.8 | 9.23 | 3.07 | 9.63 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.24 | 9.36 | 3.02 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 14.03 | 6.63 | 5.3 | 6.75 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.62 | 5.43 | 3.61 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.48 | 3.85 | 2.6 | 6.35 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.84 | 2.56 | 3.37 | 7.34 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.32 | 5.56 | 5.16 | 8.62 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.21 | 7.23 | 4.01 | 9.3 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.17 | 8.93 | 3.83 | 10.11 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.2 | 11.88 | 4.4 | 10.21 |
Whakamaru Community
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