- Est. Median Value
- $704K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 10.9°C
- Median Age
- 59 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Whataroa Bay
Is Whataroa Bay a good place to live?
Whataroa Bay is home to roughly 1,659 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whataroa Bay scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Whataroa Bay 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 $704K, and weekly rent typically sits around $420.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whataroa Bay 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
- Safety87
- Amenities25
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability53
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport18
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $704K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Median HH Income
- $74K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.6%
- 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 Bay
Schools in zone for Whataroa Bay
Children living in Whataroa Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Queen Charlotte College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 368 · decile 6
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Whataroa Bay Weather
Current conditions: 10.9°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.11 | 14.49 | 1.87 | 11.26 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.36 | 14.42 | 2.09 | 11.06 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.6 | 12.35 | 1.75 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.56 | 11.66 | 3.45 | 7.8 |
| 🍂 May | 14.31 | 9.86 | 2.93 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.63 | 8.56 | 3 | 6.71 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.05 | 7.19 | 1.87 | 6.95 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.14 | 7.1 | 2.25 | 8.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.98 | 8.87 | 2.51 | 8.77 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.25 | 9.54 | 2.91 | 10.36 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.67 | 11.16 | 1.59 | 10.79 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.55 | 13.3 | 1.69 | 11.25 |
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