- Est. Median Value
- $687K
- Safety Score
- 43/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 7.8°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~82 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Whareumu / Lion Rock
Is Whareumu / Lion Rock a good place to live?
Whareumu / Lion Rock is home to roughly 6 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whareumu / Lion Rock scores 37 out of 100, with a safety score of 43/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Whareumu / Lion Rock has 13 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 $687K.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whareumu / Lion Rock 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
- Safety43
- Amenities27
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability55
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $687K
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -33.3%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Whareumu / Lion Rock
Schools in zone for Whareumu / Lion Rock
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Whareumu / Lion Rock. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Whareumu / Lion Rock that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Moturoa School
Contributing · roll 132 · decile 4 · 1.7 km away
Spotswood College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 968 · decile 5 · 2.4 km away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Spotswood Primary School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 4 · 2.6 km away
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Composite · roll 133 · decile 3 · 2.6 km away
Devon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 348 · 2.7 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 6 · 2.8 km away
Marfell Community School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 2 · 3.2 km away
Westown School
Contributing · roll 161 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 795 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Ōmata School
Full Primary · roll 200 · decile 5 · 4.8 km away
Woodleigh School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 7 · 4.8 km away
Whareumu / Lion Rock Weather
Current conditions: 7.8°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.1 | 16.74 | 6.75 | 10.58 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.17 | 15.73 | 5.74 | 10.72 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.3 | 13.58 | 4.85 | 10.04 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.61 | 13.45 | 7.52 | 8.42 |
| 🍂 May | 16.07 | 11.56 | 10.26 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.02 | 10.26 | 4.56 | 7.35 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.99 | 9.22 | 4.77 | 7.1 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.66 | 8.49 | 9 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.09 | 10.57 | 7.61 | 9.37 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.21 | 11.25 | 6.73 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.66 | 12.47 | 5.26 | 10.49 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.67 | 14.86 | 8.25 | 10.42 |
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