Neighbourhood guide
What's near Waitākere
In Waitākere, 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 Waitākere was $650 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Waitakere School (1.5km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Waitakere Kindergarten (2.1km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Swanson Medical (5.0km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Public Transport: 2 McEntee Road (1.9km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEAuckland - Clevedon/Helensville/Huia/Piha/Puhoi/Waitakere · Aug 2026 · 45 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $685 | $600 | $650 | $775 | $650 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Waitākere
Schools near Waitākere
- Waitakere School 1.5 km
- Taupaki School 4.6 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Waitākere
- Waitakere Kindergarten 2.1 km
- Taupaki Kindergarten 4.5 km
- Swanson Playcentre 4.6 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Waitākere
- Swanson Medical 5.0 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Public Transport near Waitākere
- 2 McEntee Road 1.9 km
- 11 McEntee Road 1.9 km
- Township Park 2.0 km
- Burnham Road 2.4 km
- Northfield Road 2.4 km
- Burnham Road 2.4 km
- Northfield Road 2.5 km
- Kay Road 3.8 km
- Kay Road 3.8 km
- Swanson Station 4.7 km
Source: published public-transport stop feeds . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Waitākere
What amenities are near Waitākere?
Waitākere 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 Waitākere?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Waitākere was $650 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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