- Est. Median Value
- $555K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Safety Score
- 43/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 11.1°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~82 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Whakatu
Is Whakatu a good place to live?
Whakatu is home to roughly 345 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whakatu scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 43/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Whakatu has 21 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 $555K, and weekly rent typically sits around $320.
Lifestyle: Whakatu has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whakatu 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
- Amenities44
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space10
- Community22
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $555K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Median HH Income
- $102K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.7%
- 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 Whakatu
Schools in zone for Whakatu
Children living in Whakatu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 185 · decile 2
Havelock North High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1168 · decile 9
Iona College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 341 · decile 10
Woodford House
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 382 · decile 9
St John's College (Hastings)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 404 · decile 4
Lindisfarne College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 567 · decile 9
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Composite · roll 279 · decile 6
Clive School
Contributing · roll 208 · decile 7
Hastings Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 401 · decile 5
Havelock North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 521 · decile 10
Pakowhai School
Contributing · roll 37 · decile 2
Hastings Christian School
Composite · roll 329 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Whakatu. 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 Whakatu that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Aratika Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 57 · decile 2 · 1.6 km away
Mangateretere School
Full Primary · roll 35 · decile 2 · 1.6 km away
Te Aratika High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 1.6 km away
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Composite · roll 274 · 2.1 km away
Mahora School
Contributing · roll 348 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 279 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Mayfair School
Contributing · roll 205 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Karamū High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 919 · decile 4 · 4.9 km away
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 541 · 5.0 km away
Eat & Drink in Whakatu
Places to eat & drink(2)
Fire Station Bakery Cafe
Deco City 1931
Tradies & Services in Whakatu
Tradies & services(6)
Coresteel Buildings
Dickie Direct Fertiliser
Matheson Fabrication
Nimon Mechanical
Patton Engineering
Smart Environmental Ltd Hawkes Bay
Shops in Whakatu
Shops(10)
Barron Imports
Bay Scaffolding
Bidfood-Hawkes Bay (Foodservice & Fresh)
Churchill's Larder
Freshco - Hawke's Bay
Harmer imports
Highway Heritage Stop
Number 1 Shoe Warehouse
Paradise Palms Nursery Clive
The Saffa Shack
Professional Services in Whakatu
Professional services(4)
Diamond Laundry Group
Hawkes Bay Crane & Platform Hire
Kinetic Data and Communications
Whakatu Cold Stores
Whakatu Weather
Current conditions: 11.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.51 | 15.49 | 4.53 | 9.65 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.97 | 14.67 | 4.42 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.07 | 11.74 | 1.36 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.45 | 11.14 | 1.42 | 8.47 |
| 🍂 May | 16.32 | 8.52 | 2.39 | 7.85 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.38 | 7.8 | 4.92 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.64 | 5.67 | 2.51 | 6.41 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.21 | 4.75 | 1.26 | 8.48 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.33 | 7.47 | 2.27 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.83 | 9.35 | 1.59 | 10.54 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.03 | 11.35 | 2.39 | 9.92 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.52 | 14.85 | 2.94 | 10.39 |
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