- Est. Median Value
- $1.44M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $510/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 39%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Hot Water Beach
Is Hot Water Beach a good place to live?
Hot Water Beach is home to roughly 1,437 people across 3.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hot Water Beach scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 39% green space.
Schools: Hot Water Beach has 1 school 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 $1.44M, and weekly rent typically sits around $510.
Lifestyle: Hot Water Beach has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hot Water Beach 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
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability26
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.44M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $510/wk
- Median HH Income
- $77K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +17.4%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Hot Water Beach?
- Children living in Hot Water Beach are in zone for Whenuakite School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Hot Water Beach?
- 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.
- What is the postcode for Hot Water Beach?
- The postcode for Hot Water Beach is 3591.
- What is the population of Hot Water Beach?
- Hot Water Beach has 1,437 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Hot Water Beach?
- The estimated median property value in Hot Water Beach is $1.4M. Median weekly rent is $510/week.
- Where is Hot Water Beach?
- Hot Water Beach is in Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Hot Water Beach a good place to live?
- Hot Water Beach scores 43/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Hot Water Beach
Schools in zone for Hot Water Beach
Children living in Hot Water Beach have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whenuakite School
Full Primary · roll 151 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Hot Water Beach. 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.
Explore Hot Water Beach
Things to do(1)
Te Puia Surf Co
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.
Eat & Drink in Hot Water Beach
Places to eat & drink(3)
Hotties
Hot Waves Cafe
Hotties Beachfront Eatery
Beauty & Fitness in Hot Water Beach
Beauty & fitness(1)
Te Puia Surf Co
Stay in Hot Water Beach
Places to stay(2)
Aunty Dawn's Place
Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Hot Water Beach Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.41 | 17.53 | 10.07 | 9.54 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.75 | 16.66 | 9.31 | 10.12 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.48 | 14.35 | 1.71 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.53 | 14.62 | 4.25 | 8.38 |
| 🍂 May | 17.05 | 11.97 | 4.5 | 7.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.58 | 11.02 | 6.61 | 7.1 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.75 | 9.29 | 3.73 | 7.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.65 | 8.15 | 2.47 | 8.27 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.89 | 10.85 | 3.17 | 9.75 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.85 | 11.85 | 3.88 | 10.27 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.86 | 13.01 | 2.47 | 11.22 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.6 | 15.65 | 3.87 | 11.77 |
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