- Est. Median Value
- $693K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 7.7°C
- Median Age
- 54 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Lake Rotorua
Is Lake Rotorua a good place to live?
Lake Rotorua is home to roughly 2,316 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Rotorua scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Lake Rotorua has 2 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 $693K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Rotorua 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
- Safety58
- Amenities38
- Schools38
- Housing Affordability54
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $693K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $60K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.2%
- 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 Rotorua?
- Children living in Lake Rotorua are in zone for Kaikōura Primary School, St Joseph's School (Kaikōura). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lake Rotorua?
- 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 Rotorua?
- Lake Rotorua has 2,316 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lake Rotorua?
- The estimated median property value in Lake Rotorua is $693K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Lake Rotorua?
- Lake Rotorua is in Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Lake Rotorua a good place to live?
- Lake Rotorua scores 40/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lake Rotorua
Schools in zone for Lake Rotorua
Children living in Lake Rotorua have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kaikōura Primary School
Contributing · roll 116 · decile 3
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Full Primary · roll 104 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lake Rotorua. 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.
Lake Rotorua Weather
Current conditions: 7.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.95 | 12.84 | 3.12 | 11.59 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.55 | 12.7 | 5.8 | 10.37 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.3 | 9.89 | 3.76 | 9.19 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.69 | 8.56 | 2.99 | 7.87 |
| 🍂 May | 14.98 | 6.12 | 2.03 | 6.41 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.03 | 4.2 | 2.34 | 5.87 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.32 | 3.02 | 4.32 | 6.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.94 | 2.37 | 1.96 | 8.23 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.74 | 5.45 | 2.69 | 8.4 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.12 | 6.54 | 3.62 | 9.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.17 | 9.04 | 3.09 | 11.03 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.14 | 12.14 | 4.25 | 10.87 |
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