- Est. Median Value
- $800K
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 53%
- Current Weather
- -2.4°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Desert Road
Is Desert Road a good place to live?
Desert Road is home to roughly 312 people across 55.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Desert Road scores 42 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 53% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $800K.
Lifestyle: Desert Road has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is -2.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Desert Road 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
- Safety58
- Amenities10
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space100
- Community40
- Transport20
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $800K
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +73.3%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the postcode for Desert Road?
- The postcode for Desert Road is 3382.
- What is the population of Desert Road?
- Desert Road has 312 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Desert Road?
- The estimated median property value in Desert Road is $800K.
- Where is Desert Road?
- Desert Road is in Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Desert Road a good place to live?
- Desert Road scores 42/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Explore Desert Road
Things to do(2)
Intake
Tree Trunk Gorge
Parks & green spaces(1)
Tree Trunk Gorge
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Desert Road Weather
Current conditions: -2.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.07 | 9.84 | 8.32 | 8.39 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.85 | 9.3 | 7.94 | 9.05 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.36 | 5.97 | 4.69 | 8.81 |
| 🍂 Apr | 13.62 | 5.99 | 6.37 | 7.02 |
| 🍂 May | 10.11 | 3.81 | 10.7 | 5.46 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.86 | 2.73 | 4.09 | 5.03 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.64 | 1.1 | 4.65 | 4.48 |
| ❄️ Aug | 7.88 | 0.32 | 6.06 | 5.7 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.88 | 2.44 | 8.16 | 7.26 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.63 | 4.16 | 6.95 | 7.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.05 | 6.14 | 6.57 | 9.01 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.97 | 9.24 | 6.59 | 9.79 |
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