- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 41%
- Current Weather
- 10.3°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Whero Rock
Is Whero Rock a good place to live?
Whero Rock is home to roughly 486 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whero Rock scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 41% green space.
Schools: Whero Rock 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 $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whero Rock 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
- Safety91
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +19.1%
- 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 Whero Rock
Schools in zone for Whero Rock
Children living in Whero Rock have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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Whero Rock Weather
Current conditions: 10.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 17.54 | 11.63 | 3.54 | 9.52 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.34 | 11.58 | 3.74 | 9.48 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.91 | 10.91 | 3.34 | 7.98 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.26 | 10.04 | 3.94 | 5.98 |
| 🍂 May | 12.56 | 8.81 | 3.07 | 4.71 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.51 | 6.55 | 3.03 | 5 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.77 | 6.45 | 3.87 | 4.27 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.84 | 6.47 | 2.83 | 6.61 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.67 | 6.71 | 3.75 | 7.24 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.57 | 7.33 | 3.98 | 7.62 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.26 | 8.73 | 3.24 | 9.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 15.85 | 10.62 | 4.82 | 8.9 |
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