Neighbourhood guide
What's near Waiatarua
In Waiatarua, Auckland, we found 4 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Waiatarua was $750 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Henderson Valley School (3.4km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Waiatarua Playcentre (399m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Henderson Valley Pharmacy (4.4km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Public Transport: Tui Crescent (203m from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEAuckland - Birkdale/Sandringham/Waiatarua/Waimauku · Aug 2026 · 177 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $620 | $565 | $750 | $820 | $650 |
| Apartment | - | $590 | - | - | $555 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Waiatarua
Schools near Waiatarua
- Henderson Valley School 3.4 km
- Oratia School 3.7 km
- Woodlands Park School 4.5 km
- TKKM o Hoani Waititi 4.9 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Waiatarua
- Waiatarua Playcentre 0.4 km
- Wilde Meadow Limited 3.1 km
- Oratia Kindergarten 3.7 km
- Country Kids 3.9 km
- Happy Kids Parrs Park Early Learning Centre 4.7 km
- Laingholm Kindergarten 4.7 km
- Henderson Valley Playcentre 4.7 km
- Farm Friends Early Childhood Centre 4.8 km
- Woodlands Park Community Kindergarten 4.9 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Hoani Waititi Marae 4.9 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Waiatarua
- Henderson Valley Pharmacy 4.4 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Public Transport near Waiatarua
- Tui Crescent 0.2 km
- Tui Crescent 0.2 km
- West Coast Road 0.3 km
- West Coast Road 0.3 km
- 324 Forest Hill Road 0.4 km
- 307 Forest Hill Road 0.5 km
- Raroa Terrace 0.6 km
- Raroa Terrace 0.6 km
- Rimu Road 0.7 km
- Rimu Road 0.8 km
Source: published public-transport stop feeds . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Waiatarua
What amenities are near Waiatarua?
Waiatarua has 4 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Waiatarua?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Waiatarua was $750 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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