- Est. Median Value
- $629K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $425/wk
- Safety Score
- 43/100
- Green Space
- 37%
- Current Weather
- 8.0°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~82 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Whakapara
Is Whakapara a good place to live?
Whakapara is home to roughly 1,557 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whakapara scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 43/100 and 37% green space.
Schools: Whakapara has 2 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 $629K, and weekly rent typically sits around $425.
Lifestyle: Whakapara has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whakapara 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
- Safety43
- Amenities10
- Schools47
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $629K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $425/wk
- Median HH Income
- $77K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.7%
- 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 Whakapara
Schools in zone for Whakapara
Children living in Whakapara have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hukerenui School Years 1-8
Full Primary · roll 169
Te Kamo High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 818 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Whakapara. 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.
Eat & Drink in Whakapara
Places to eat & drink(1)
Lili's Cafe
Tradies & Services in Whakapara
Tradies & services(1)
Automotive Solutions KAURI
Shops in Whakapara
Shops(2)
In 2 Plants
Mid Hika Homekill
Professional Services in Whakapara
Professional services(1)
Medela Gold
Whakapara Weather
Current conditions: 8.0°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.61 | 15.84 | 153.2 | 10.59 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23 | 15.7 | 143.27 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.47 | 13.54 | 41.6 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.52 | 13.15 | 159.7 | 8.39 |
| 🍂 May | 16.85 | 10.82 | 129.3 | 8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.12 | 9.19 | 104.67 | 6.84 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.36 | 8.51 | 181.13 | 7.04 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.51 | 7.78 | 120.47 | 7.95 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.06 | 9.09 | 95.37 | 9.08 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.86 | 10.17 | 129.33 | 10.23 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.18 | 11.6 | 138.17 | 10.85 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.82 | 14.23 | 119.37 | 10.66 |
Whakapara Community
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