- Est. Median Value
- $425K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $335/wk
- Safety Score
- 12/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 4.7°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~113 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Kawerau
Is Kawerau a good place to live?
Kawerau is home to roughly 7,536 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kawerau scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 12/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Kawerau has 5 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 $425K, and weekly rent typically sits around $335.
Lifestyle: Kawerau has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kawerau 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
- Safety12
- Amenities100
- Schools37
- Housing Affordability88
- Green space53
- Community11
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $425K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $335/wk
- Median HH Income
- $58K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.8%
- 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 Kawerau
Schools in zone for Kawerau
Children living in Kawerau have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kawerau South School
Contributing · roll 317 · decile 1
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School Zone Checker
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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 Kawerau that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 0.2 km away
Tarawera High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 448 · decile 1 · 1.0 km away
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
Composite · roll 96 · decile 1 · 1.4 km away
Kawerau Putauaki School
Contributing · roll 131 · decile 2 · 1.8 km away
Explore Kawerau
Things to do(10)
Gun club
Dump station
Raw Maori Fitness 247 GYM
Stoneham Walk
Kingdom Hauora 3127
Elite procurement 2020 ltd
Kawerau Sports Club Inc
K FIT (Kawerau Fitness)
Prideaux Park
The Kawerau Bowling Club
Parks & green spaces(2)
Stoneham Walk
Prideaux Park
Healthcare(5)
Kawerau Medical Centre
Kawerau Pharmacy
K Town Pharmacy
Mountain View Resthome
Active Health Services
Eat & Drink in Kawerau
Places to eat & drink(17)
The Woodsmen restaurant and Grill
Korner Bar
The Mansoon Limited Indian restaurant
Caymans Sports Bar
The Bakehouse Cafe
Larry's Takeaways
Golden Horse Chinese Takeaway
KEA Night Market
Jive Cafe
Delish Pizza Kawerau
Pizza Hut Kawerau
Town And Country Food
The Bakehouse Cafe Kawerau
The Mansoon Limited
KK Bean
Beyti's Turkish Cafe
Cayman's Sports Bar
Tradies & Services in Kawerau
Tradies & services(20)
Allied Industrial Engineering
Auto Electrical Services
Bay Building Inspections
BNR Automotive
BOP Plumbing and Gas
Bridgestone Tyre Centre - Kawerau
C.C.R Automotive
Computech Alarms and Security
Drivin Autos
East Bay Fences and Decks
Hutec Group
JDC Refrigeration and Electrical
Jones & Cole Electrical
Jones and Cole Electrical
Kawerau Automotive Mechanics
Kawerau Engineering
Mainstream Engineering
Powell's Pest Control
TWOH Contracting
Wm Ross Engineering
Shops in Kawerau
Shops(10)
Four Square
Kawerau Hammer Hardware
Liquor Hut Kawerau
Mothers World NZ
New World Kawerau
Penlington Pantry Ltd
Price Cutter Kawerau
River Road Dairy and Takeaway
Smiths City Kawerau
Super Liquor Kawerau
Beauty & Fitness in Kawerau
Beauty & fitness(16)
Bella Me Skin and Body Therapy
Elite procurement 2020 ltd
Eman Beauty and Threading
Gun club
Interhair
Judge MyInk Tattoos
K FIT (Kawerau Fitness)
Kawerau Sports Club Inc
Kingdom Hauora 3127
Raw Maori Fitness 247 GYM
Regz Boutique
The Beauty Lab
The Boss Babe Studio
The Cut Barbers and Hair Salon
The Cutting Edge
The Kawerau Bowling Club
Professional Services in Kawerau
Professional services(8)
Chic Face Paint by Julzz
Cost Effective Accounting & Taxation
Firmin Lodge
Kawerau Enterprise Agency
Kawerau Medical Centre
Maori Investments
Mwg Hammer Hardware Kawerau
Spiritualgypsy_x
Stay in Kawerau
Places to stay(5)
Kawerau Thermal Motel
Tarawera River Lodge Motel
Thermal Motel Kawerau
Kaweru Hotel
Tarawera River Lodge
Kawerau Weather
Current conditions: 4.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.25 | 15.02 | 9.28 | 9.61 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.73 | 14.47 | 7.29 | 9.6 |
| 🍂 Mar | 22.17 | 10.91 | 2.52 | 10.28 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.84 | 10.78 | 3.61 | 8.17 |
| 🍂 May | 16.36 | 8.37 | 8.82 | 7.3 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.03 | 7.26 | 6.28 | 6.97 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.37 | 5.17 | 3.74 | 7.17 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.82 | 4.37 | 2.62 | 8.27 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.45 | 6.96 | 4.83 | 9.13 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.99 | 8.74 | 4.77 | 10.16 |
| 🌸 Nov | 21 | 10.65 | 4.02 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.81 | 14.14 | 6.07 | 10.79 |
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