- Est. Median Value
- $1.01M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 22/100
- Green Space
- 55%
- Current Weather
- 5.5°C
- Median Age
- 55 yrs
~103 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Whakatīwai
Is Whakatīwai a good place to live?
Whakatīwai is home to roughly 963 people across 40.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whakatīwai scores 34 out of 100, with a safety score of 22/100 and 55% green space.
Schools: Whakatīwai 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 $1.01M, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Whakatīwai has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whakatīwai 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
- Safety22
- Amenities10
- Schools42
- Housing Affordability37
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.01M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +13.4%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Whakatīwai?
- Children living in Whakatīwai are in zone for Hauraki Plains College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Whakatīwai?
- 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 postcode for Whakatīwai?
- The postcode for Whakatīwai is 2473.
- What is the population of Whakatīwai?
- Whakatīwai has 963 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Whakatīwai?
- The estimated median property value in Whakatīwai is $1M. Median weekly rent is $350/week.
- Where is Whakatīwai?
- Whakatīwai is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Whakatīwai a good place to live?
- Whakatīwai scores 34/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Whakatīwai
Schools in zone for Whakatīwai
Children living in Whakatīwai have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hauraki Plains College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 884 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Whakatīwai. 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 4 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday 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.
Explore Whakatīwai
Things to do(1)
Waharau Regional Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Waharau Regional Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Whakatīwai Weather
Current conditions: 5.5°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.66 | 17.69 | 7.2 | 9.7 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.62 | 16.94 | 5.85 | 10.47 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.57 | 14.81 | 2.59 | 9.91 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.25 | 14.83 | 4.36 | 8.45 |
| 🍂 May | 16.47 | 12.29 | 5.09 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.05 | 11.01 | 3.69 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.91 | 9.67 | 3.43 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.91 | 8.81 | 3.49 | 8.04 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.98 | 11.12 | 3.94 | 9.27 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.12 | 12.1 | 3.72 | 10.06 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19 | 13.48 | 3.28 | 10.6 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.72 | 15.96 | 4.45 | 11.17 |
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