- Est. Median Value
- $660K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 25/100
- Green Space
- 3%
- Current Weather
- 1.2°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~100 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Glenholme
Glenholme sits immediately south of central Rotorua, around 2 km from the lakefront, and it occupies the most Rotorua position imaginable: flat streets where the geothermal field literally underlies the section, steam rising from the odd drain and back garden with the casual confidence of a suburb that long ago stopped finding it remarkable. Around 5,000 people live atop this gently simmering real estate, in the established housing of the city's mid-century core.
The suburb's eastern edge carries Fenton Street's famous motel mile, the accommodation corridor that processes the nation's school holidays, which means Glenholme locals live one street from a thousand spa pools they never need to book. Arawa Park racecourse spreads across the suburb's heart, hosting the racing calendar and lending the streets around it an unusual amount of sky.
The locational privileges stack up: the CBD and lakefront five minutes north, the Polynesian Spa's lakeside pools minutes east, Whakarewarewa's geothermal valley and the Redwoods' trails minutes south, a tourist itinerary the residents commute through daily.
Glenholme School anchors the local years with the city's colleges close by. Glenholme is Rotorua concentrate: steam below, racing in the middle, the world's bucket list on every side. The locals just call it home, warmly. Literally.
Is Glenholme a good place to live?
Glenholme is home to roughly 4,812 people across 2.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Glenholme scores 39 out of 100, with a safety score of 25/100 and 3% green space.
Schools: Glenholme has 30 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 $660K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Glenholme has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 1.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Glenholme 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
- Safety25
- Amenities40
- Schools56
- Housing Affordability57
- Green space10
- Community33
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $660K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $91K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.7%
- 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 Glenholme?
- Glenholme is in central-south Rotorua, around 2 km from the lakefront, between Fenton Street's accommodation corridor, Arawa Park and the Sala Street approach to Whakarewarewa.
- Is Glenholme geothermal?
- Glenholme sits over Rotorua's geothermal field, with steam venting visible around parts of the suburb, a normal feature of life in the city's central suburbs.
- What is Arawa Park?
- Arawa Park is Rotorua's racecourse, in Glenholme's heart, hosting thoroughbred racing and events through the season.
- What is near Glenholme?
- The CBD and lakefront are five minutes north, the Polynesian Spa minutes east, and Whakarewarewa's geothermal valley and the Redwoods trails minutes south.
- How do I get from Rotorua city centre to Glenholme?
- By car or bike, around 5 minutes via Fenton Street or Ranolf Street. City buses run the Fenton corridor through the suburb.
- Which schools are in zone for Glenholme?
- Children living in Glenholme are in zone for Western Heights High School, Rotorua Boys' High School, Rotorua Girls' High School, Rotorua Lakes High School, Glenholme School, Rotorua Intermediate, John Paul College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Glenholme?
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Glenholme
Schools in zone for Glenholme
Children living in Glenholme 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
Rotorua Lakes High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 640 · decile 5
Glenholme School
Contributing · roll 316 · decile 3
Rotorua Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 659 · decile 3
John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1103 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Glenholme. 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 Glenholme that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 455 · decile 6 · 0.4 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 4 · 0.4 km away
Malfroy School
Contributing · roll 286 · decile 2 · 1.3 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 2 · 1.6 km away
Rotorua School
Full Primary · roll 380 · decile 3 · 1.7 km away
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7 · 1.8 km away
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Teen Parent Unit · 1.8 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Composite · roll 92 · decile 1 · 2.3 km away
Sunset Primary School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 2.5 km away
Westbrook School
Contributing · roll 473 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 97 · decile 2 · 2.8 km away
Lynmore Primary School
Contributing · roll 618 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 94 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Composite · roll 377 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 257 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.6 km away
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 419 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 86 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Selwyn School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Specialist School · roll 112 · decile 2 · 4.3 km away
Mokoia Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
Owhata School
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Kawaha Point School
Contributing · roll 229 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Explore Glenholme
Things to do(4)
Arawa Bowling Club
Boyes Park Reserve
CrossFit Te Arawa
Rotorua Dart Club
Parks & green spaces(1)
Boyes Park Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Glenholme
Places to eat & drink(11)
Urbano
Grounded Coffee Bar
Cheers
Grounded Cafe
Matai Restaurant
Pavillion
Pantry d'Or Boutique Bakery
Grøunded Café Rotorua
Devon Sea Foods
Mr. Yakitori
Chinese Siu Mei
Shops in Glenholme
Shops(2)
Brown Owl Organics
Greenmeadows Food Centre
Beauty & Fitness in Glenholme
Beauty & fitness(5)
Arawa Bowling Club
CrossFit Te Arawa
Get Lashed Rotorua
Rotorua Dart Club
The Cutters Inn
Professional Services in Glenholme
Professional services(1)
Stay in Glenholme
Places to stay(47)
Wylie Court Motel
Ashleigh Court
Apex on Fenton
Coachman Motor Inn
Malones Motel
Rose Court Motel
Silver Fern Spa and Accommodation
Pure Motel & Guest House
Aaryn Court Motel
Fenton Summer Lodge
Arista of Rotorua
Baden Lodge Motel
Brylin Motel
Capri Court Motel
Devonwood Motel
Stay284
Executive on Fenton Motel
Fenton Court Motel
Gateway International Motel
La Mirage Motel
Midway Motel
Palm Court Motor Inn
Thermal Oak Motel
Stay280
Marsden Stay
Regal Palms - 5 Star City Resort
Arawa Park Hotel
Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
Copthorne Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel
PURE Motel and Guest House hotel
Ace Motor Lodge
Silveroaks Resort Heritage
Jan Lobby Distinction Hotel
Palm Court Rotorua
Pure Motel And Guest House
The Silver Fern Hotel
Coachman Spa Motel
Cedar Lodge Motel
Capri on Fenton
Capri Court Motor Inn
Ashleigh Court Motel
Regal Palms Resort
Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre
Wylie Court Motor Lodge
Emerald Spa Motor Inn
Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
Glenholme Weather
Current conditions: 1.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.99 | 14.17 | 5.01 | 10.26 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.06 | 14.46 | 5.82 | 9.27 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.02 | 11.55 | 3.38 | 9.72 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.92 | 10.75 | 2.38 | 7.97 |
| 🍂 May | 14.79 | 8.08 | 5.74 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.84 | 7.14 | 4.82 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.06 | 5.65 | 5.37 | 6.01 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.77 | 4.74 | 2.73 | 7.19 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.53 | 6.86 | 5.28 | 8.06 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.62 | 8.42 | 4.4 | 9.17 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.69 | 10.68 | 4.36 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.58 | 13.31 | 4.55 | 10 |
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