- Est. Median Value
- $423K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $150/wk
- Safety Score
- 74/100
- Green Space
- 40%
- Current Weather
- 6.4°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~51 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Whataroa
Is Whataroa a good place to live?
Whataroa is home to roughly 645 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whataroa scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 74/100 and 40% green space.
Schools: Whataroa 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 $423K, and weekly rent typically sits around $150.
Lifestyle: Whataroa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whataroa 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
- Safety74
- Amenities16
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability89
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $423K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $150/wk
- Median HH Income
- $67K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.5%
- 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 Whataroa
Schools in zone for Whataroa
Children living in Whataroa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
South Westland Area School
Composite · roll 120 · decile 5
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Whataroa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Whataroa School
Full Primary · roll 18 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Explore Whataroa
Things to do(1)
White Heron colony
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.
Eat & Drink in Whataroa
Places to eat & drink(2)
The Lonely Stag Cafe and Store
Whataroa Hotel
Stay in Whataroa
Places to stay(3)
White Heron Sanctuary Motel
Whataroa Hotel
Glacier Country Motel
Whataroa Weather
Current conditions: 6.4°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.3 | 12.68 | 11.3 | 10.81 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.05 | 11.77 | 9.75 | 9.81 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.79 | 9.32 | 10.22 | 8.46 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.82 | 8.56 | 14.09 | 6.95 |
| 🍂 May | 13.59 | 6.01 | 14.06 | 5.86 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.58 | 4.33 | 7.33 | 5.97 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.54 | 2.77 | 5.97 | 6.83 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.54 | 2.54 | 10.57 | 6.99 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.97 | 5.11 | 13.98 | 6.85 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.13 | 6.5 | 10.4 | 8.69 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.71 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.22 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.13 | 11.74 | 12.52 | 9.89 |
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