- Est. Median Value
- $868K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 45/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~80 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Lake McLaren
Is Lake McLaren a good place to live?
Lake McLaren is home to roughly 2,148 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake McLaren scores 42 out of 100, with a safety score of 45/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Lake McLaren has 3 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 $868K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake McLaren 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
- Safety45
- Amenities40
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space28
- Community44
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $868K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $118K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.9%
- 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 Lake McLaren
Schools in zone for Lake McLaren
Children living in Lake McLaren have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Tauranga Boys' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2327 · decile 6
Tauranga Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1474 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lake McLaren. 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 Lake McLaren that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kaimai School
Full Primary · roll 54 · decile 8 · 1.5 km away
Lake McLaren Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.38 | 15.31 | 292.3 | 10.77 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.75 | 15.2 | 223.13 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.89 | 12.5 | 125.27 | 10.07 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.96 | 11.87 | 144.43 | 8.43 |
| 🍂 May | 16.18 | 9.6 | 253.97 | 7.67 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.35 | 8.51 | 205.37 | 7.05 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.52 | 7.24 | 240.33 | 6.78 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.01 | 6.38 | 153.53 | 8.02 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.51 | 8.37 | 194.87 | 8.96 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.31 | 9.53 | 196.13 | 9.84 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.26 | 11.52 | 214.83 | 10.58 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.99 | 14.14 | 261.6 | 10.72 |
Lake McLaren Community
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