- Est. Median Value
- $1.09M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $590/wk
- Safety Score
- 72/100
- Green Space
- 22%
- Current Weather
- 8.9°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~53 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Wharewaka
Is Wharewaka a good place to live?
Wharewaka is home to roughly 1,614 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wharewaka scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 72/100 and 22% green space.
Schools: Wharewaka has 4 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 $1.09M, and weekly rent typically sits around $590.
Lifestyle: Wharewaka has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wharewaka 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
- Safety72
- Amenities32
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability34
- Green space73
- Community89
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.09M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $590/wk
- Median HH Income
- $92K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +71.9%
- 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 Wharewaka
Schools in zone for Wharewaka
Children living in Wharewaka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Tauhara College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 711 · decile 6
Taupo Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 504 · decile 4
Waipahihi School
Contributing · roll 344 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wharewaka. 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 Wharewaka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Hilltop School
Full Primary · roll 561 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Explore Wharewaka
Things to do(6)
Taupo Skydive
Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Taupo NZMCA Park
Taupo Sport Skydivers
Wharewaka Reserve
Swingers Putt Putt
Parks & green spaces(2)
Taupo NZMCA Park
Wharewaka Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Wharewaka
Places to eat & drink(4)
Cafe Lacus
Taupo Aero Club
Mavericks Gastro Pub
Lil Something
Tradies & Services in Wharewaka
Tradies & services(2)
Building and Renovation Hub
Sunnycourt Homes
Shops in Wharewaka
Shops(1)
Bidfood - Taupo (Foodservice & Fresh)
Beauty & Fitness in Wharewaka
Beauty & fitness(3)
Swingers Putt Putt
Taupo Sport Skydivers
Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Professional Services in Wharewaka
Professional services(2)
Nannie Julia's Readytobakehomemadedough
Support Squad
Stay in Wharewaka
Places to stay(1)
Wharewaka Lodge
Wharewaka Weather
Current conditions: 8.9°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.72 | 13.66 | 5.38 | 9.83 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.47 | 13.37 | 4.28 | 9.98 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.71 | 10.49 | 3.02 | 9.94 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.26 | 10 | 2.11 | 8.11 |
| 🍂 May | 12.95 | 7.45 | 3.46 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.47 | 6 | 2.42 | 6.81 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.21 | 4.62 | 2.9 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.54 | 3.76 | 2.43 | 7.87 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.14 | 6.22 | 4.24 | 9.03 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.17 | 7.66 | 3.13 | 9.9 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.09 | 9.78 | 3.84 | 10.61 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.52 | 12.81 | 3.76 | 10.72 |
Wharewaka Community
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