- Est. Median Value
- $623K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 69/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 2.6°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~56 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Lake Ruataniwha
Is Lake Ruataniwha a good place to live?
Lake Ruataniwha is home to roughly 1,674 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Ruataniwha scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 69/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Lake Ruataniwha has 3 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 $380.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Ruataniwha 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
- Safety69
- Amenities38
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $623K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.5%
- 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 Ruataniwha
Schools in zone for Lake Ruataniwha
Children living in Lake Ruataniwha have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lake Ruataniwha. 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 Ruataniwha that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Twizel Area School
Composite · roll 250 · decile 8 · 3.9 km away
Lake Ruataniwha Weather
Current conditions: 2.6°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.78 | 11.06 | 3.38 | 11.67 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.49 | 10.18 | 2.67 | 11.38 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.05 | 7.26 | 3.37 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.08 | 6.16 | 4.28 | 7.79 |
| 🍂 May | 9.23 | 2.64 | 3.06 | 6.44 |
| ❄️ Jun | 4.45 | -0.35 | 2.19 | 4.91 |
| ❄️ Jul | 5.26 | -1.07 | 1.66 | 6.06 |
| ❄️ Aug | 7.42 | -1.03 | 2.99 | 7.66 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.99 | 1.67 | 7.4 | 8.8 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.29 | 3.21 | 6.32 | 10.19 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.84 | 6.64 | 2.84 | 11.73 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.16 | 9.87 | 3.21 | 11.92 |
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