- Est. Median Value
- $613K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 46%
- Current Weather
- 11.5°C
- Median Age
- 60 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
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Living in Whiritoa
Is Whiritoa a good place to live?
Whiritoa is home to roughly 3,213 people across 44.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whiritoa scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 46% green space.
Schools: Whiritoa 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 $613K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Whiritoa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whiritoa 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
- Safety58
- Amenities12
- Schools43
- Housing Affordability61
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $613K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $56K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.8%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Whiritoa?
- Children living in Whiritoa are in zone for Whangamata Area School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Whiritoa?
- 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.
- What is the postcode for Whiritoa?
- The postcode for Whiritoa is 3691.
- What is the population of Whiritoa?
- Whiritoa has 3,213 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Whiritoa?
- The estimated median property value in Whiritoa is $613K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Whiritoa?
- Whiritoa is in Hauraki, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Whiritoa a good place to live?
- Whiritoa scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Whiritoa
Schools in zone for Whiritoa
Children living in Whiritoa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whangamata Area School
Composite · roll 559 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Whiritoa. 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.
Explore Whiritoa
Things to do(3)
Gun club
Whiritoa Surf Club
Whiritoa Lifeguard Service
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Whiritoa
Places to eat & drink(1)
Whiritoa Surf Life Saving Club
Tradies & Services in Whiritoa
Tradies & services(1)
Chris Hobbins Builders
Beauty & Fitness in Whiritoa
Beauty & fitness(4)
Gun club
The Whiritoa Nail Room
Whiritoa Lifeguard Service
Whiritoa Surf Club
Whiritoa Weather
Current conditions: 11.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.6 | 16.87 | 12.55 | 9.09 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.73 | 15.87 | 9.31 | 9.8 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.06 | 13.69 | 2.27 | 9.94 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.2 | 13.69 | 5.23 | 8 |
| 🍂 May | 16.56 | 11.12 | 5.74 | 7.46 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.07 | 10.35 | 6.52 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.18 | 8.68 | 4.09 | 7.4 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.36 | 7.52 | 2.66 | 8.1 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.47 | 10.23 | 4.12 | 9.31 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.9 | 10.93 | 3.7 | 9.79 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.57 | 12.42 | 3.41 | 10.35 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.66 | 15.18 | 4.03 | 10.93 |
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