- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $424/wk
- Safety Score
- 13/100
- Green Space
- 21%
- Current Weather
- 4.8°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~112 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Fairy Springs
Is Fairy Springs a good place to live?
Fairy Springs is home to roughly 1,791 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Fairy Springs scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 13/100 and 21% green space.
Schools: Fairy Springs has 25 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 $550K, and weekly rent typically sits around $424.
Lifestyle: Fairy Springs has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 4.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Fairy Springs 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
- Safety13
- Amenities100
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space68
- Community10
- Transport50
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $424/wk
- Median HH Income
- $82K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.5%
- 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 Fairy Springs
Schools in zone for Fairy Springs
Children living in Fairy Springs have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Western Heights High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1229 · decile 4
Rotorua Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1176 · decile 3
Rotorua Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 662
John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1103 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Fairy Springs. 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 Fairy Springs that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Specialist School · roll 112 · decile 2 · 0.2 km away
Selwyn School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 2 · 0.2 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Composite · roll 377 · decile 3 · 0.7 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 257 · decile 2 · 0.9 km away
Kawaha Point School
Contributing · roll 229 · decile 3 · 1.2 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 97 · decile 2 · 1.3 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 94 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 419 · decile 1 · 1.8 km away
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 86 · decile 1 · 2.2 km away
Sunset Primary School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 2.3 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Composite · roll 92 · decile 1 · 2.3 km away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.5 km away
Rotorua School
Full Primary · roll 380 · decile 3 · 2.7 km away
Malfroy School
Contributing · roll 286 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Rotorua Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 659 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 455 · decile 6 · 3.7 km away
Westbrook School
Contributing · roll 473 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Glenholme School
Contributing · roll 316 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
Ngongotaha School
Contributing · roll 385 · decile 4 · 4.5 km away
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Explore Fairy Springs
Things to do(14)
Mitai Māori Village
Rainbow Springs
Te Punaatuhoe / Fairy Spring
Blaze 24hr Fitness
Orbserver Tethered Helium Balloon
Rotorua Canopy Tours
ZORB
Dinosaurs
Rotorua Skyline Luge
CrossFit Rotorua
ZORB Rotorua
Mini Golf Rotorua
Skyline Rotorua
Skyline Skyrides Luge
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Fairy Springs Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Fairy Springs
Places to eat & drink(27)
Kawaha
Te Arawa Fresh Seafood
Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar
Skyline Skyrides
Jelly Belly Concept Store
Burger King
Market Kitchen Café
Sushi Gallery
Yummy Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaways
Cafe171 Farmside Buffet
WILD BEAN CAFE
Izumi Japanese Restaurant
Kebab Kitchen
Taco Bell Fairy Springs
Stratosfare Rotorua
Wendy's
Tea & Happiness
Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar
The Brook
Cafe Baraco
Market Kitchen
KFC Fairy Springs
Terraces Cafe Skyline
McDonald's Fairy Springs
BurgerFuel Fairy Springs
Oyster World
Springs Bakery
Tradies & Services in Fairy Springs
Tradies & services(29)
AA Auto Centre Rotorua
Arawa Auto Electrical
Auto Service Centre
Bell Automotive
Central Auto Dismantlers
Chris Panel and Paint
Compressor Care
Fairy Springs Early Learning Centre
Fowler Automotive
Hanson Heating
Head & Gordon
Instant Windscreens Rotorua - Repairs & Tinting
JAE Carpet Cleaning Rotorua
Jhays Car Grooming & Detailing
Lucky Autos
Maisey Place Car Painters
Malcolm Cab Solutions
Mechanics In Motion
Metalcraft Roofing
MTL Engineering Limited
Mufflers And More Services
NOVUS Glass Rotorua
Paul's Fences and Gates
Renova X Cleaning
Rotorua Canvas
SS Tints
Super car grooming limited
Tony's Tyre & Auto Care
Total Tyre Solutions
Shops in Fairy Springs
Shops(10)
Big Save Furniture-Rotorua
Countdown
Elite Access Scaffolding
Fresho Rotorua
Kawaha point liquor
Lockwood Homes
Lockwood Joinery
Rotorua Eye Clinic
The Bottle O Fairy Springs
Woolworths
Beauty & Fitness in Fairy Springs
Beauty & fitness(10)
Blaze 24hr Fitness
Blezard Hair and Beauty
CrossFit Rotorua
Mai salon
Mini Golf Rotorua
MoleMap
Rotorua Skyline Luge
Skyline Rotorua
Skyline Skyrides Luge
ZORB Rotorua
Professional Services in Fairy Springs
Professional services(2)
Āiorangi
Photon Profile Services
Stay in Fairy Springs
Places to stay(9)
Sandis Bed and Breakfast
Fairy Springs Motel
Hideaway of Rotorua
Newina Rotorua Motel
Rotorua International Motor Inn
Rosie's Rotorua Homestay
Rotorua Hideaway Lodge
Best Western Braeside Rotorua
Ripple Rotorua
Fairy Springs Weather
Current conditions: 4.8°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.77 | 14.43 | 6.91 | 9.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.02 | 14.13 | 5.42 | 9.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.62 | 11.03 | 2.27 | 9.75 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.74 | 10.91 | 2.88 | 7.76 |
| 🍂 May | 14.4 | 7.93 | 6.54 | 6.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.98 | 6.98 | 4.55 | 6.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.04 | 5.2 | 3.05 | 6.47 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.49 | 4.14 | 1.95 | 7.3 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.93 | 7.04 | 4.38 | 8.44 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.9 | 8.66 | 3.77 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.89 | 10.34 | 3.1 | 10.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.92 | 13.43 | 4.2 | 10.36 |
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