- Est. Median Value
- $788K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 10/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 14.4°C
- Median Age
- 31 yrs
~116 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Kairua
Is Kairua a good place to live?
Kairua is home to roughly 753 people across 7.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kairua scores 25 out of 100, with a safety score of 10/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Kairua has 11 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 $550.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 14.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kairua 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety10
- Amenities10
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space17
- Community10
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $788K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $91K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +28.1%
- 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 Kairua?
- Children living in Kairua are in zone for Mount Maunganui College, Arataki School, Mount Maunganui Intermediate School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Kairua?
- 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 Kairua?
- The postcode for Kairua is 3175.
- What is the population of Kairua?
- Kairua has 753 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Kairua?
- The estimated median property value in Kairua is $788K. Median weekly rent is $550/week.
- Where is Kairua?
- Kairua is in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
- Is Kairua a good place to live?
- Kairua scores 25/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kairua
Schools in zone for Kairua
Children living in Kairua have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mount Maunganui College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1797 · decile 7
Arataki School
Contributing · roll 559 · decile 3
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 670 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kairua. 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 Kairua that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
TKKM o Otepou
Full Primary · roll 70 · decile 3 · 1.7 km away
Tahatai Coast School
Contributing · roll 768 · decile 7 · 2.4 km away
St Thomas More Catholic School
Contributing · roll 93 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
Te Kura o Matapihi
Full Primary · roll 177 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
Tauranga Waldorf School
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Welcome Bay School
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School
Contributing · roll 483 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
Composite · roll 257 · decile 2 · 4.7 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
Kerbside collection data isn't available for Kairua in our current dataset.
Check your collection days on the Tauranga City Council website →
Shops in Kairua
Shops(1)
Plaster Board Warehouse
Beauty & Fitness in Kairua
Beauty & fitness(1)
The Laser Loft
Kairua Weather
Current conditions: 14.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.33 | 16.6 | 7.56 | 9.82 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.54 | 15.8 | 6.99 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.77 | 12.71 | 2.41 | 10.39 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.18 | 12.7 | 3.37 | 8.49 |
| 🍂 May | 16.45 | 9.92 | 5.01 | 7.81 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.01 | 8.92 | 5.8 | 7.06 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.12 | 6.64 | 3.33 | 7.53 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.05 | 5.32 | 2.27 | 8.67 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.27 | 8.73 | 3.69 | 9.71 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.41 | 10.12 | 3.18 | 10.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.32 | 11.82 | 3.23 | 11.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.07 | 14.88 | 4.46 | 11.18 |
Kairua Community
Reviews of Kairua
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Kairua is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Kairua special.