- Est. Median Value
- $764K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 33%
- Current Weather
- 6.4°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Whataupoko
Whataupoko sits across the river from central Gisborne, climbing from the flats by the Taruheru onto the hill that carries the city's most established streets, and it is Tairāwhiti's quiet quarter of villas, views and singletrack. Around 5,000 people live here, a footbridge's stroll from town, in the leafy older housing that Gisborne's first comfortable generations built on the sunny rise.
The suburb's modern fame runs on two wheels: the Whataupoko Reserve's mountain bike trail network, dozens of kilometres of singletrack threading the hills directly behind the houses, gives Gisborne riders a after-work trail habit that cities triple the size cannot match. The reserve's walking tracks share the bush for the pedal-averse.
The hill streets deal in views across the city to the bay and Young Nick's Head, while the flat streets below deal in five-minute walks to the bridges, the cafes and the Saturday river loop that constitutes half of Gisborne's social calendar.
The city's schools sit within minutes across the river, with the local primaries serving the hill. Whataupoko is Gisborne's establishment address with a dirt-jump heart: villas out front, singletrack out back, and the country's first sunrise over both.
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 6.4°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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Whataupoko?
- Whataupoko is in Gisborne, directly north of the city centre across the Taruheru River, rising from the river flats onto the hill, with Mangapapa beyond.
- What is the Whataupoko Reserve?
- Whataupoko Reserve hosts Gisborne's main mountain bike trail network, with extensive singletrack and walking tracks in the hills directly behind the suburb, minutes from the city.
- What is Whataupoko like to live in?
- Whataupoko mixes established villas and character homes on the hill with flat streets near the river, a short walk from central Gisborne's cafes and bridges, among the city's most sought-after addresses.
- What schools are near Whataupoko?
- Local primaries serve the suburb, with Gisborne's secondary schools including Gisborne Boys' and Girls' High Schools minutes away across the river.
- How do I get from central Gisborne to Whataupoko?
- On foot or by bike, minutes across the Peel Street or Gladstone Road bridges. By car, around 3 to 5 minutes.
- Which schools are in zone for Whataupoko?
- Children living in Whataupoko are in zone for Campion College, Gisborne Central School, Gisborne Intermediate, Ilminster Intermediate. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Whataupoko?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
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: 6.4°C, broken clouds
| 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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