- Est. Median Value
- $632K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $430/wk
- Safety Score
- 62/100
- Green Space
- 60%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~63 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Whau Valley
Whau Valley is a northwestern Whangarei suburb around 4 km from the central city, in the valley formed by the Whau River as it descends from the Tutukaka hills towards the Hātea River. It's a settled residential suburb with around 3,000 residents and the kind of compact valley layout that gives Whau Valley a different character to the flat or hill suburbs of Whangarei.
The Whau Valley shops on Whau Valley Road are the local hub: the Whau Valley Takeaway (one of the most-searched local destinations and a local institution by any measure), a Four Square, the local pharmacy and a small mix of suburban retail. The takeaway has been operating for decades and is the kind of suburban Chinese-and-fish-and-chips place that locals send visitors to.
Whau Valley Reservoir at the head of the valley provides the local green space and walking tracks, with the reservoir itself part of the wider Whangarei water supply system. The Whau Stream walking path runs along the valley floor.
Whau Valley School (state co-ed primary) handles the local primary. Older students typically attend Whangarei Boys' High or Whangarei Girls' High. Most homes are 1970s and 1980s on the valley sides, with newer infill on flatter sections.
Is Whau Valley a good place to live?
Whau Valley is home to roughly 2,781 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whau Valley scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 62/100 and 60% green space.
Schools: Whau Valley 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 $632K, and weekly rent typically sits around $430.
Lifestyle: Whau Valley has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whau Valley 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
- Safety62
- Amenities50
- Schools47
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $632K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $430/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.6%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Whau Valley?
- Whau Valley is a northwestern Whangarei suburb around 4 km from the central city, in the valley of the Whau River. It borders Kamo (north), Kensington (south) and Tikipunga (east).
- Where is the Whau Valley Takeaway?
- The Whau Valley Takeaway is on Whau Valley Road, the suburb's most-searched destination. A long-running local takeaway with Chinese food, burgers and fish and chips, with the kind of decades-long following that suburban institutions reliably build.
- What is the Whau Valley Reservoir?
- Whau Valley Reservoir at the head of the valley is part of the wider Whangarei water supply system. The surrounding reserve provides walking tracks and access to the wider Tutukaka hills network, with views over central Whangarei from the higher points.
- What schools are in Whau Valley?
- Whau Valley School (state co-ed primary, years 1 to 6) is the main local school. Older students typically attend Whangarei Boys' High School or Whangarei Girls' High School in central Whangarei.
- How do I get from Whangarei CBD to Whau Valley?
- By car, around 6 to 10 minutes via Kamo Road and Whau Valley Road. Bus services run regularly from the Whangarei central interchange to Whau Valley via the Kamo Road route.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Whau Valley
Schools in zone for Whau Valley
Children living in Whau Valley have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 622 · decile 5
Whau Valley School
Contributing · roll 315 · decile 2
Te Kamo High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 818 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Whau Valley. 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 Whau Valley that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 30 · decile 3 · 0.7 km away
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Contributing · roll 457 · decile 6 · 1.2 km away
Te Kura O Otangarei
Full Primary · roll 87 · decile 1 · 1.8 km away
Hurupaki School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
Te Kamo School
Contributing · roll 398 · decile 5 · 2.0 km away
Whangārei Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1540 · decile 4 · 2.1 km away
Whangārei Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1464 · decile 4 · 2.2 km away
Whangarei School
Contributing · roll 461 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Tikipunga Primary School
Contributing · roll 326 · decile 1 · 2.6 km away
Totara Grove School
Contributing · roll 282 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Whangarei Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 528 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
Tikipunga High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 372 · decile 1 · 3.1 km away
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Specialist School · roll 177 · 3.4 km away
Renew School
Composite · roll 198 · 3.4 km away
Excellere College
Composite · roll 362 · 3.5 km away
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Composite · roll 189 · 3.5 km away
Te Kāpehu Whetū
Composite · roll 172 · 3.8 km away
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Morningside School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
He Mataariki School for Teen Parents
Teen Parent Unit · 4.5 km away
Manaia View School
Full Primary · roll 185 · decile 1 · 4.9 km away
Explore Whau Valley
Things to do(3)
Parihaka Maunga
Cookson Park
Whau Valley
Parks & green spaces(3)
Parihaka Maunga
Cookson Park
Whau Valley
Healthcare(1)
Accupuncture Clinic
Eat & Drink in Whau Valley
Places to eat & drink(4)
Tonic
Whau Valley Fish and Chips and Chinese Takeaway Shop
Pizza Club Max
Fighting Chicken
Tradies & Services in Whau Valley
Tradies & services(5)
Clements Contractors Ltd
Glazier Glass Ltd
Scope Building Surveyors Ltd
Studio Y Interior Design
Tree Wise Northland
Shops in Whau Valley
Shops(7)
jds - Jewellery Design
jds Jewellery Design & Manufacture
JDS Jewellery Design and Manufacture
Mullengers Menswear
Shadeland
Vegetwin
Whau Valley Nurseries
Beauty & Fitness in Whau Valley
Beauty & fitness(4)
Complete Skin and Body
Enhance Cosmetic Clinic
Enhance Cosmetic Clinic Ltd
KCC Beauty
Professional Services in Whau Valley
Professional services(1)
Northlandpix Photography
Stay in Whau Valley
Places to stay(2)
Kingswood Manor Motel
Motel Sierra
Whau Valley Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.55 | 16.2 | 6.67 | 10.22 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.97 | 15.12 | 6.26 | 10.44 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.49 | 12.62 | 0.83 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.68 | 13.32 | 4.43 | 8.19 |
| 🍂 May | 16.86 | 10.92 | 3.93 | 8.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.35 | 9.35 | 3.67 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.46 | 8.25 | 4.2 | 7.54 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.57 | 7.25 | 2.83 | 8.14 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.56 | 9.44 | 2.59 | 9.26 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.45 | 10.5 | 4.43 | 10.28 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.52 | 11.27 | 2.73 | 11.03 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.67 | 14.61 | 3.43 | 11.02 |
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