- Est. Median Value
- $926K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $650/wk
- Safety Score
- 73/100
- Green Space
- 39%
- Current Weather
- 10.2°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~52 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Whitby
Is Whitby a good place to live?
Whitby is home to roughly 11,799 people across 20.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whitby scores 78 out of 100, with a safety score of 73/100 and 39% green space.
Schools: Whitby has 31 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 $926K, and weekly rent typically sits around $650.
Lifestyle: Whitby has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 10.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whitby 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
- Safety73
- Amenities100
- Schools87
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport50
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $926K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $650/wk
- Median HH Income
- $134K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.0%
- 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 Whitby
Schools in zone for Whitby
Children living in Whitby have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Aotea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1375 · decile 5
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Discovery School
Full Primary · roll 450 · decile 10
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Whitby. 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 Whitby that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Whitby Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 357 · 0.8 km away
Postgate School
Full Primary · roll 318 · decile 3 · 1.2 km away
Adventure School
Full Primary · roll 454 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Full Primary · roll 9 · decile 1 · 1.8 km away
Tairangi School
Full Primary · roll 142 · decile 1 · 1.9 km away
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Composite · roll 331 · decile 3 · 2.0 km away
Pauatahanui School
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 2.0 km away
Paremata School
Full Primary · roll 306 · decile 9 · 2.1 km away
Rangikura School
Full Primary · roll 357 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
Papakowhai School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 10 · 2.3 km away
Natone Park School
Contributing · roll 103 · decile 1 · 2.8 km away
Corinna School
Full Primary · roll 135 · decile 1 · 3.0 km away
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Contributing · roll 197 · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
Russell School (Porirua East)
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 1 · 3.4 km away
Plimmerton School
Full Primary · roll 383 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Porirua College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 602 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
Maraeroa School
Contributing · roll 150 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Cannons Creek School
Contributing · roll 127 · decile 1 · 4.3 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 169 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
Brandon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 166 · decile 1 · 4.4 km away
Titahi Bay School
Contributing · roll 361 · decile 4 · 4.5 km away
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Contributing · roll 154 · decile 1 · 4.6 km away
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Contributing · roll 16 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
Windley School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 1 · 4.7 km away
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Contributing · roll 83 · decile 4 · 4.9 km away
Ngati Toa School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 3 · 5.0 km away
Explore Whitby
Things to do(11)
24/7 Fitness
Glow Pilates
Whitby Bowling Club
GKR Karate
Browns Bay Park
Whitby Tennis Club
Whitby Dance
Bradeys Bay Park
Submission Martial Arts
Endeavour Park
Western Suburbs Football Club
Parks & green spaces(2)
Browns Bay Park
Bradeys Bay Park
Healthcare(3)
Whitby Doctors
Whitby Pharmacy
Bloom Family Chiropractic
Eat & Drink in Whitby
Places to eat & drink(12)
Nish Cafe
Whitby Chinese Takeaway
The Co-Op
Whitby Taj
Domino's Pizza Whitby
WILD BEAN CAFE
CO-OP Kitchen and Bar
Whitby Co-Op Kitchen & Bar
Domino's Pizza
Little Keto Bakery
Charlie's Coffee
The Co-Op Kitchen & Bar
Tradies & Services in Whitby
Tradies & services(9)
Access Mobile Mechanic
Apex Grounds Maintenance
Bros Engineering Ltd
Busy Bees Whitby
Discovery Kindergarten
Kelly Club Discovery
LB Painting Services Ltd
Premium Building & Renovations Wellington
Wayde Beckman Kitchen Design
Shops in Whitby
Shops(5)
Blackbull Liquor Whitby
Integrated Pest Management Nz
Life Healing Food
New World Whitby
Plantation Bamboo
Beauty & Fitness in Whitby
Beauty & fitness(20)
24/7 Fitness
All About beauty
Aspects of Hair
Bohemian Bliss Salon
Creations Hair Design
Endeavour Park
GKR Karate
Glow Pilates
Hawk Hairdressing
JoJos Hair
Lil's Nails
Lynnaire Odell's Beautique
Nicole Belling - Nail and Brow Studio / Nail Educator
Salon Esteem whitby
Salon Sam Korad
Submission Martial Arts
Western Suburbs Football Club
Whitby Bowling Club
Whitby Dance
Whitby Tennis Club
Professional Services in Whitby
Professional services(10)
Booth Painters Ltd
Casas Design
Compass Finance Limited
Crystal Photos NZ
Jayco Media
Olivia Wakefield Photography
Parka Insurances
Philp Accounting
Team Werkhoven - Mike Pero Wellington
Whitby Playgroup
Whitby Weather
Current conditions: 10.2°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.96 | 15.04 | 2.11 | 11.41 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.96 | 15.07 | 2.88 | 10.68 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.92 | 12.71 | 2.23 | 10.17 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.13 | 11.8 | 4.48 | 7.93 |
| 🍂 May | 14.95 | 9.87 | 4.64 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.67 | 8.14 | 2.45 | 6.73 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.33 | 7.77 | 2.9 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.89 | 7.51 | 4.44 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.85 | 9.49 | 3.53 | 8.85 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.85 | 10.08 | 3.39 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.27 | 11.54 | 2.33 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.52 | 13.93 | 2.87 | 10.71 |
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