- Est. Median Value
- $452K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 29%
- Current Weather
- 8.0°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Ararata
Is Ararata a good place to live?
Ararata is home to roughly 858 people across 68.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ararata scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 29% green space.
Schools: Ararata 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 $452K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ararata 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
- Safety55
- Amenities27
- Schools48
- Housing Affordability83
- Green space98
- Community33
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $452K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $92K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.9%
- 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 Ararata?
- Children living in Ararata are in zone for Tawhiti School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ararata?
- 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 Ararata?
- The postcode for Ararata is 4674.
- What is the population of Ararata?
- Ararata has 858 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Ararata?
- The estimated median property value in Ararata is $452K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Ararata?
- Ararata is in South Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand.
- Is Ararata a good place to live?
- Ararata scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ararata
Schools in zone for Ararata
Children living in Ararata have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Tawhiti School
Contributing · roll 271 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ararata. 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.
Ararata Weather
Current conditions: 8.0°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.3 | 13.53 | 5.61 | 10.18 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.6 | 12.53 | 3.27 | 10.22 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.53 | 10.24 | 3.17 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.54 | 9.84 | 3.49 | 8.31 |
| 🍂 May | 14.67 | 8.1 | 4.31 | 6.97 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.33 | 6.08 | 2.67 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.21 | 5.79 | 3.15 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.2 | 4.63 | 4.48 | 7.54 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.3 | 7.38 | 5.03 | 9.1 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.59 | 7.8 | 3.25 | 9.61 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.02 | 9.54 | 3.96 | 10.01 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.88 | 12.36 | 3.64 | 10.15 |
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