- Est. Median Value
- $623K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 35/100
- Green Space
- 92%
- Current Weather
- 6.0°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~90 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Lake Ōkataina
Is Lake Ōkataina a good place to live?
Lake Ōkataina is home to roughly 2,085 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Ōkataina scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 35/100 and 92% green space.
Schools: Lake Ōkataina has 4 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 $623K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Ōkataina 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
- Safety35
- Amenities40
- Schools52
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $623K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/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 Ōkataina?
- Children living in Lake Ōkataina are in zone for 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 Ōkataina?
- 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 Ōkataina?
- Lake Ōkataina has 2,085 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lake Ōkataina?
- The estimated median property value in Lake Ōkataina is $623K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Lake Ōkataina?
- Lake Ōkataina is in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
- Is Lake Ōkataina a good place to live?
- Lake Ōkataina scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lake Ōkataina
Schools in zone for Lake Ōkataina
Children living in Lake Ōkataina 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
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 Ōkataina. 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.
Stay in Lake Ōkataina
Places to stay(2)
Humphries Bay Campsite
Lakes Lodge Okataina
Lake Ōkataina Weather
Current conditions: 6.0°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.76 | 13.99 | 7.7 | 9.22 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.11 | 13.89 | 6.05 | 9.5 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.65 | 10.6 | 2.44 | 9.88 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.79 | 10.51 | 3.33 | 7.9 |
| 🍂 May | 13.48 | 7.8 | 7.45 | 6.92 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.12 | 6.76 | 4.94 | 6.67 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.17 | 4.94 | 3.03 | 6.75 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.5 | 3.93 | 2.34 | 7.58 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.02 | 6.44 | 4.2 | 8.58 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.85 | 8.07 | 4.76 | 9.71 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.97 | 9.8 | 3.34 | 10.38 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.86 | 12.78 | 4.9 | 10.45 |
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