- Est. Median Value
- $578K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $275/wk
- Safety Score
- 26/100
- Green Space
- 73%
- Current Weather
- 2.9°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~99 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Lake Rotoma
Is Lake Rotoma a good place to live?
Lake Rotoma is home to roughly 1,293 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Rotoma scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 26/100 and 73% green space.
Schools: Lake Rotoma 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 $578K, and weekly rent typically sits around $275.
Lifestyle: Lake Rotoma has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Rotoma 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
- Safety26
- Amenities10
- Schools52
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $578K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $275/wk
- Median HH Income
- $111K/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 Rotoma
Schools in zone for Lake Rotoma
Children living in Lake Rotoma 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 Rotoma. 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 Rotoma that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Lake Rotoma School
Full Primary · roll 22 · decile 1 · 4.8 km away
Eat & Drink in Lake Rotoma
Places to eat & drink(2)
Rotomas Roadhouse Cafe
The Old Trout Cafe
Shops in Lake Rotoma
Shops(1)
Rotoma Wines and Spirits
Lake Rotoma Weather
Current conditions: 2.9°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.21 | 13.8 | 11.3 | 9.28 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.73 | 13.57 | 8.33 | 9.37 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.87 | 10.61 | 2.99 | 10.01 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.6 | 10.29 | 4.51 | 7.97 |
| 🍂 May | 14.22 | 7.93 | 11.29 | 7.08 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.97 | 6.68 | 7.12 | 6.76 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.16 | 5.1 | 4.23 | 7.08 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.61 | 4.32 | 2.99 | 8.06 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.08 | 6.7 | 5.36 | 8.88 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.76 | 8 | 5.7 | 9.83 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.68 | 9.73 | 4.55 | 10.6 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.65 | 12.9 | 6.77 | 10.54 |
Lake Rotoma Community
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