- Est. Median Value
- $717K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $150/wk
- Safety Score
- 65/100
- Green Space
- 52%
- Current Weather
- 1.8°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~60 crimes/1k/yr
light snow
Living in Wharekōpae
Is Wharekōpae a good place to live?
Wharekōpae is home to roughly 879 people across 198.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wharekōpae scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 65/100 and 52% green space.
Schools: Wharekōpae 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 $717K, and weekly rent typically sits around $150.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 1.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wharekōpae 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety65
- Amenities20
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $717K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $150/wk
- Median HH Income
- $77K/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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Wharekōpae?
- Children living in Wharekōpae are in zone for Campion College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Wharekōpae?
- 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 Wharekōpae?
- The postcode for Wharekōpae is 4072.
- What is the population of Wharekōpae?
- Wharekōpae has 879 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Wharekōpae?
- The estimated median property value in Wharekōpae is $717K. Median weekly rent is $150/week.
- Where is Wharekōpae?
- Wharekōpae is in Gisborne, New Zealand.
- Is Wharekōpae a good place to live?
- Wharekōpae scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Wharekōpae
Schools in zone for Wharekōpae
Children living in Wharekōpae have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Campion College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 489 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wharekōpae. 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.
Wharekōpae Weather
Current conditions: 1.8°C, light snow
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.8 | 12.73 | 7.88 | 8.03 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.69 | 12.44 | 8.93 | 9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.5 | 9.27 | 3.41 | 9.49 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.36 | 9.26 | 2.85 | 7.14 |
| 🍂 May | 13.49 | 6.49 | 3.6 | 6.27 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.42 | 5.95 | 8.62 | 5.12 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.81 | 3.36 | 3.83 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.05 | 3.4 | 2.72 | 7.16 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.77 | 5.48 | 5.04 | 8.66 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.06 | 7.45 | 3.15 | 9.3 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.56 | 8.95 | 5.82 | 8.6 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.27 | 12.44 | 6.09 | 9.17 |
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