- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 5.6°C
- Median Age
- 57 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
heavy intensity rain
Living in Wharekakahu
Is Wharekakahu a good place to live?
Wharekakahu is home to roughly 870 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wharekakahu scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 0% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $668K, and weekly rent typically sits around $240.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wharekakahu 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
- Safety88
- Amenities21
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.1%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Wharekakahu?
- Wharekakahu has 870 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Wharekakahu?
- The estimated median property value in Wharekakahu is $668K. Median weekly rent is $240/week.
- Where is Wharekakahu?
- Wharekakahu is in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Wharekakahu a good place to live?
- Wharekakahu scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Rubbish & Recycling
Kerbside collection data isn't available for Wharekakahu in our current dataset.
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Wharekakahu Weather
Current conditions: 5.6°C, heavy intensity rain
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.73 | 12.68 | 2.05 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.6 | 12.07 | 2.28 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.31 | 10.32 | 3.25 | 8.73 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.89 | 9.15 | 1.75 | 7.46 |
| 🍂 May | 12.42 | 7.2 | 1.85 | 5.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.67 | 6.48 | 2.24 | 5.57 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.18 | 5.92 | 3.26 | 5.65 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.08 | 4.73 | 1.55 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.04 | 6.55 | 2.97 | 8.26 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.97 | 7.32 | 3.96 | 9.48 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.45 | 8.46 | 2.63 | 10.57 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.76 | 11.14 | 3.88 | 9.54 |
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