- Est. Median Value
- $764K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 33%
- Current Weather
- 11.8°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Whataupoko
Is Whataupoko a good place to live?
Whataupoko is home to roughly 6,162 people across 6.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whataupoko scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 33% green space.
Schools: Whataupoko has 24 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 $764K, and weekly rent typically sits around $480.
Lifestyle: Whataupoko has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whataupoko 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
- Safety60
- Amenities32
- Schools54
- Housing Affordability49
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $764K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Median HH Income
- $106K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.9%
- 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 Whataupoko
Schools in zone for Whataupoko
Children living in Whataupoko have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Campion College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 489 · decile 6
Gisborne Central School
Contributing · roll 350 · decile 6
Gisborne Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 504 · decile 4
Ilminster Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 314 · decile 1
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Whataupoko. 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 Whataupoko that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 321 · decile 2 · 0.9 km away
Kaiti School
Contributing · roll 409 · decile 1 · 1.6 km away
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 25 · 1.7 km away
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.7 km away
Waikirikiri School
Full Primary · roll 209 · decile 1 · 2.1 km away
Mangapapa School
Contributing · roll 385 · decile 4 · 2.3 km away
Gisborne Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 798 · decile 3 · 2.7 km away
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 295 · decile 3 · 2.7 km away
Gisborne Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 716 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Composite · roll 177 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Te Hapara School
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Riverdale School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 1 · 3.7 km away
Wainui Beach School
Contributing · roll 224 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou
Composite · roll 83 · 3.9 km away
Lytton High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 572 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Elgin School
Contributing · roll 37 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Composite · roll 212 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Sonrise Christian School
Composite · roll 148 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 219 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
Explore Whataupoko
Things to do(2)
Toi Ake
Waiteata park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Waiteata park
Healthcare(1)
Costal Radiology
Eat & Drink in Whataupoko
Places to eat & drink(5)
Exhibit Cafe
Ocean Fresh Takeaways
Hanks
Silly Sushi
Silly Bubbles
Tradies & Services in Whataupoko
Tradies & services(4)
Everest Electronics
Gisborne Auto Valet
Pete Burgess Contracting
Treemarkables
Shops in Whataupoko
Shops(2)
Highway 35
Waimata Cheese
Beauty & Fitness in Whataupoko
Beauty & fitness(1)
Urban Skin
Professional Services in Whataupoko
Professional services(1)
First Chapter Writing Services
Whataupoko Weather
Current conditions: 11.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.74 | 15.47 | 6.08 | 9.74 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.51 | 15.27 | 7.44 | 9.67 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.58 | 12.67 | 2.57 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.05 | 12.16 | 2.81 | 8.06 |
| 🍂 May | 16.2 | 9.69 | 3.21 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.29 | 8.9 | 7.93 | 5.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.53 | 6.34 | 4.14 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.62 | 6.25 | 2.39 | 8.31 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.15 | 8.37 | 3.94 | 9.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.99 | 10.13 | 3.04 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.37 | 11.93 | 4.45 | 10.31 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.7 | 15.11 | 5.89 | 10.28 |
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