- Est. Median Value
- $520K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $245/wk
- Safety Score
- 53/100
- Green Space
- 21%
- Current Weather
- 9.4°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~72 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Wharepūhunga
Is Wharepūhunga a good place to live?
Wharepūhunga is home to roughly 1,587 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wharepūhunga scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 53/100 and 21% green space.
Schools: Wharepūhunga has 2 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 $520K, and weekly rent typically sits around $245.
Lifestyle: Wharepūhunga has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wharepūhunga 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
- Safety53
- Amenities10
- Schools65
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space71
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $520K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $245/wk
- Median HH Income
- $93K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.7%
- 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 Wharepūhunga
Schools in zone for Wharepūhunga
Children living in Wharepūhunga have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Awamutu College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1340 · decile 5
Korakonui School
Full Primary · roll 153 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
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Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Explore Wharepūhunga
Things to do(1)
Sheridan Hills Climbing Crag
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Beauty & Fitness in Wharepūhunga
Beauty & fitness(1)
Sheridan Hills Climbing Crag
Wharepūhunga Weather
Current conditions: 9.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.64 | 14.21 | 150.03 | 10.75 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.79 | 13.76 | 187.57 | 10.22 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.55 | 11.39 | 123.5 | 9.91 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.77 | 10.62 | 74.93 | 8.67 |
| 🍂 May | 14.91 | 8.38 | 208.7 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.98 | 7.24 | 167.03 | 6.92 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.05 | 5.79 | 198.9 | 6.57 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.4 | 5.07 | 170.77 | 7.57 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.1 | 6.91 | 236.67 | 8.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.93 | 8.22 | 194.07 | 9.51 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.95 | 10.29 | 229.1 | 10.33 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.62 | 12.97 | 208 | 10.39 |
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