- Est. Median Value
- $723K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $220/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 3.9°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Lake Ohakuri
Is Lake Ohakuri a good place to live?
Lake Ohakuri is home to roughly 1,878 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Ohakuri scores 42 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Lake Ohakuri has 6 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 $723K, and weekly rent typically sits around $220.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Ohakuri 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
- Safety48
- Amenities40
- Schools53
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $723K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $220/wk
- Median HH Income
- $110K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.1%
- 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 Lake Ohakuri?
- Children living in Lake Ohakuri are in zone for Western Heights High School, Rotorua Boys' High School, Rotorua Girls' High School, Rotorua Lakes High School, John Paul College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lake Ohakuri?
- 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 population of Lake Ohakuri?
- Lake Ohakuri has 1,878 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lake Ohakuri?
- The estimated median property value in Lake Ohakuri is $723K. Median weekly rent is $220/week.
- Where is Lake Ohakuri?
- Lake Ohakuri is in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
- Is Lake Ohakuri a good place to live?
- Lake Ohakuri scores 42/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lake Ohakuri
Schools in zone for Lake Ohakuri
Children living in Lake Ohakuri 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
John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1103 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lake Ohakuri. 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 Ohakuri that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ngakuru School
Full Primary · roll 58 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Lake Ohakuri Weather
Current conditions: 3.9°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.53 | 12.63 | 5.01 | 9.28 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.79 | 12.22 | 4.27 | 9.3 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.07 | 8.38 | 2.51 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.33 | 8.71 | 1.96 | 7.49 |
| 🍂 May | 13.84 | 5.64 | 3.75 | 6.75 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.19 | 4.64 | 3.5 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.2 | 2.66 | 2.33 | 6.28 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.59 | 1.79 | 1.86 | 7.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.39 | 5.18 | 4.19 | 8.64 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.35 | 6.44 | 3.03 | 9.54 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.43 | 8.42 | 3.15 | 10.26 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.67 | 11.64 | 3.8 | 10.4 |
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