- Est. Median Value
- $643K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 46/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 13.0°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~79 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Aratapu
Is Aratapu a good place to live?
Aratapu is home to roughly 3,846 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Aratapu scores 28 out of 100, with a safety score of 46/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: Aratapu has 2 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 $643K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Aratapu has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 13.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Aratapu 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
- Safety46
- Amenities10
- Schools19
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space24
- Community11
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $643K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $62K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.3%
- 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 Aratapu
Schools in zone for Aratapu
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Aratapu. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Aratapu. 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 Aratapu that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Kopuru School
Full Primary · roll 84 · decile 2 · 3.2 km away
Arapohue School
Full Primary · roll 33 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Explore Aratapu
Things to do(2)
The Little Chapel
Kings School of Dance
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.
Shops in Aratapu
Shops(2)
Paddock Plants Limited
Wild West Gourmet
Beauty & Fitness in Aratapu
Beauty & fitness(1)
Kings School of Dance
Stay in Aratapu
Places to stay(1)
The Kumara Box Camping and Museum
Aratapu Weather
Current conditions: 13.0°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.28 | 17.13 | 3.81 | 10.44 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.06 | 16.26 | 5.13 | 10.78 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.15 | 14.22 | 1.58 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.91 | 14.14 | 3.13 | 8.25 |
| 🍂 May | 17.41 | 11.83 | 5.06 | 8.02 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.85 | 10.08 | 4.19 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.02 | 9.5 | 4.23 | 7.62 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.92 | 8.4 | 2.58 | 8.39 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.6 | 10.65 | 3.86 | 9.44 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.55 | 11.49 | 3.35 | 10.21 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.82 | 12.48 | 2.61 | 11.29 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.08 | 15.51 | 3.71 | 11.13 |
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