- Est. Median Value
- $833K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 62/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 9.9°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~63 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Whakarongo
Is Whakarongo a good place to live?
Whakarongo is home to roughly 1,758 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whakarongo scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 62/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Whakarongo has 10 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 $833K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Whakarongo has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whakarongo 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
- Safety62
- Amenities12
- Schools78
- Housing Affordability45
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $833K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $135K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.9%
- 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 Whakarongo
Schools in zone for Whakarongo
Children living in Whakarongo have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Cornerstone Christian School
Composite · roll 597 · decile 7
Awatapu College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 897
Aokautere School
Contributing · roll 147 · decile 10
Ashhurst School
Full Primary · roll 442 · decile 6
Palmerston North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 745 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Whakarongo. 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 Whakarongo that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Whakarongo School
Full Primary · roll 469 · decile 9 · 2.1 km away
TKKM o Manawatu
Full Primary · roll 112 · decile 5 · 3.9 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Contributing · roll 298 · decile 7 · 4.1 km away
Winchester School (P North)
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Roslyn School
Full Primary · roll 392 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
Explore Whakarongo
Things to do(3)
Clapperton Equestrian
Greenhaugh gardens
Taekwondo Manawatu
Parks & green spaces(1)
Greenhaugh gardens
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Whakarongo
Tradies & services(1)
MJ Custom Engineering
Shops in Whakarongo
Shops(2)
Cleland's Plant Barn and Landscape Design
Clelands garden centre
Beauty & Fitness in Whakarongo
Beauty & fitness(2)
Clapperton Equestrian
Taekwondo Manawatu
Whakarongo Weather
Current conditions: 9.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.95 | 13.84 | 4.2 | 10.69 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.96 | 13.19 | 4.85 | 10.07 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.65 | 10.46 | 3.37 | 9.41 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.8 | 9.89 | 3.03 | 7.97 |
| 🍂 May | 14.91 | 7.32 | 4.23 | 7.44 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.15 | 6.67 | 2.44 | 6.7 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.1 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 6.18 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.2 | 4.58 | 4.73 | 7.27 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.58 | 7.15 | 5.24 | 8.66 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.01 | 8.13 | 4.7 | 9.73 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.38 | 9.9 | 3.43 | 9.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.55 | 12.84 | 3.48 | 10.33 |
Whakarongo Community
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