- Est. Median Value
- $788K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $488/wk
- Safety Score
- 37/100
- Green Space
- 21%
- Current Weather
- 9.4°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~88 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Brookfield
Brookfield is a western Tauranga suburb around 5 km west of the city centre, on the rising land between Otumoetai and Bethlehem. It's one of Tauranga's mid-century established suburbs, built largely through the 1970s and 1980s with newer infill arriving steadily through the 2000s and 2010s, with around 5,500 residents.
The Brookfield Shopping Centre on Bellevue Road is the local anchor: the New World Brookfield, the Brookfield Pharmacy, takeaways and the standard suburban mix. The centre serves not just Brookfield but the surrounding Bellevue and western Tauranga catchments, which makes the carpark busier than a single suburb would suggest.
Brookfield Park provides the local green space, with sports fields, walking paths and the Brookfield Tennis Club. The Wairoa River walkway accessible from the suburb's western edge gives keen walkers a connection to the wider regional network.
Brookfield School (state co-ed primary) handles the local primary. Older students typically attend Otumoetai College or Tauranga Boys' College and Tauranga Girls' College. Most homes are 1970s and 1980s brick-and-tile on quarter-acre sections, with newer townhouses arriving as Tauranga's housing demand pushes intensification westward. The kind of suburb that does most things competently and nothing flashily.
Is Brookfield a good place to live?
Brookfield is home to roughly 6,024 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Brookfield scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 37/100 and 21% green space.
Schools: Brookfield has 22 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 $788K, and weekly rent typically sits around $488.
Lifestyle: Brookfield has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Brookfield 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
- Safety37
- Amenities66
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space69
- Community22
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $788K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $488/wk
- Median HH Income
- $94K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.6%
- 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
- Where is Brookfield in Tauranga?
- Brookfield is a western Tauranga suburb around 5 km west of the city centre. It borders Otumoetai (east), Bellevue (south), Bethlehem (west) and Judea (further south).
- Where is New World Brookfield?
- New World Brookfield is at the Brookfield Shopping Centre on Bellevue Road, the suburb's main supermarket and most-searched destination. Free parking on site and frequent bus services from central Tauranga.
- What schools are in Brookfield?
- Brookfield School (state co-ed primary, years 1 to 6) is the main local school. Older students typically attend Otumoetai College or Tauranga Boys' College and Tauranga Girls' College in central Tauranga.
- What is Brookfield Park?
- Brookfield Park is the local green space, with sports fields, walking paths, a playground and the Brookfield Tennis Club. Well-used by local schools and sports clubs through the week.
- How do I get from central Tauranga to Brookfield?
- By car, around 10 minutes via the Chapel Street Bridge and Otumoetai Road. Bus services run regularly from the central Tauranga interchange to Brookfield via Otumoetai and Bellevue Road.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Brookfield
Schools in zone for Brookfield
Children living in Brookfield have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Ōtūmoetai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2031 · decile 7
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Contributing · roll 294 · decile 6
Te Kura o Manunui
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 4
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 949 · decile 7
Ōtūmoetai Primary School
Contributing · roll 544 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Brookfield. 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 Brookfield that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Tauranga Primary School
Contributing · roll 448 · decile 7 · 1.7 km away
Tauranga Boys' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2327 · decile 6 · 1.8 km away
Pillans Point School
Contributing · roll 479 · decile 8 · 2.0 km away
Gate Pa School
Contributing · roll 374 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Contributing · roll 456 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
Tauranga Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1474 · decile 6 · 2.8 km away
Tauranga Special School
Specialist School · roll 128 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
Matua School
Contributing · roll 514 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Tauranga Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 1229 · decile 5 · 2.9 km away
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 289 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
Bethlehem School
Contributing · roll 413 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
Bethlehem College
Composite · roll 2112 · decile 9 · 3.6 km away
Merivale School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 3.7 km away
Tauranga Adventist School
Full Primary · roll 115 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Te Kura o Matapihi
Full Primary · roll 177 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Maungatapu School
Contributing · roll 571 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
Explore Brookfield
Things to do(2)
Judea Rugby Club
Sydenham Botanic Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Sydenham Botanic Park
Healthcare(1)
Unichem
Eat & Drink in Brookfield
Places to eat & drink(4)
The Burnt Fig Cafe
Hey Jude Cafe
Castle 91
Brookfield Takeaway
Tradies & Services in Brookfield
Tradies & services(11)
Abron Group
Aquatrip NZ
Fred Builders Ltd.
Kids Inc Oscar Limited
Lollipops Tauranga
Organic Solutions.
RB Landscaping & Garden Service
Sarah Armit Dressmaker
Shining Style CLOTHING ALTERATIONS - Brookfield studio (By appointment only)
Spacefully Yours
Starlight Preschool
Shops in Brookfield
Shops(6)
Four Square
Indie Kids
Kingsley Plants
New World Brookfield
Oli and Ali
The Bottle-O
Beauty & Fitness in Brookfield
Beauty & fitness(8)
Barber Spence & Co
Blanche Beauty & Brows
Feather & Ink Brows by Emily
Hair to stare at
Judea Rugby Club
Olea Skin Spa with Kylie
Shape Studio
Tauranga Beauty Therapy
Professional Services in Brookfield
Professional services(2)
BRV Creative
The Proof Reader
Brookfield Weather
Current conditions: 9.4°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.21 | 16.12 | 10.03 | 9.79 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.45 | 15.24 | 7.53 | 10.14 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.5 | 12.2 | 2.66 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.89 | 12.15 | 4.32 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 16.2 | 9.52 | 6.05 | 7.73 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.7 | 8.63 | 7.27 | 7.12 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.82 | 6.58 | 3.5 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.92 | 5.1 | 2.72 | 8.54 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.04 | 8.55 | 3.85 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.32 | 9.72 | 3.91 | 10.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.09 | 11.46 | 3.8 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.97 | 14.45 | 5.57 | 11.04 |
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