- Est. Median Value
- $1.22M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 40%
- Current Weather
- 3.9°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Lake Okareka
Is Lake Okareka a good place to live?
Lake Okareka is home to roughly 3,345 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Okareka scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 40% green space.
Schools: Lake Okareka 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 $1.22M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: Lake Okareka has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Okareka 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
- Safety61
- Amenities18
- Schools68
- Housing Affordability31
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.22M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $117K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.5%
- 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 Okareka
Schools in zone for Lake Okareka
Children living in Lake Okareka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
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
Lynmore Primary School
Contributing · roll 618 · decile 9
Mokoia Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · 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 Okareka. 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 Lake Okareka
Things to do(2)
Horse Trekking Lake Okareka
Xterra Rotorua Festival 2026
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 Lake Okareka
Places to eat & drink(2)
Air Stream
Airstream Cafe
Beauty & Fitness in Lake Okareka
Beauty & fitness(5)
A Touch of Elegance Beauty and Nails
Careem Wellness Spa
Horse Trekking Lake Okareka
Studio Eleven Clinic
Xterra Rotorua Festival 2026
Professional Services in Lake Okareka
Professional services(2)
Tacts Chartered Accountants Rotorua
Ultrascape Landscaping
Stay in Lake Okareka
Places to stay(3)
Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park
Ngamihi Lodge
Lake Okareka Lodge
Lake Okareka Weather
Current conditions: 3.9°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.3 | 11.92 | 6.59 | 9.32 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.59 | 11.7 | 5.59 | 9.6 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.11 | 8.31 | 2.75 | 9.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.24 | 8.39 | 2.88 | 7.94 |
| 🍂 May | 11.84 | 5.66 | 6.25 | 6.94 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.44 | 4.66 | 4.49 | 6.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.43 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 6.73 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.82 | 1.87 | 2.3 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.43 | 4.46 | 4.11 | 8.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.34 | 5.94 | 4.07 | 9.9 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.43 | 7.7 | 3.38 | 10.56 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.3 | 10.69 | 4.66 | 10.55 |
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