- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 54/100
- Green Space
- 59%
- Current Weather
- 4.7°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~71 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Lake Tarawera
Is Lake Tarawera a good place to live?
Lake Tarawera is home to roughly 1,875 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Tarawera scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 54/100 and 59% green space.
Schools: Lake Tarawera 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 $1.13M, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Lake Tarawera has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Tarawera 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
- Safety54
- Amenities18
- Schools52
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.6%
- 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 Tarawera
Schools in zone for Lake Tarawera
Children living in Lake Tarawera 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 Tarawera. 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 Tarawera
Things to do(1)
Stoney Point Reserve
Parks & green spaces(1)
Stoney Point Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Lake Tarawera
Places to eat & drink(5)
Smith & Co
The Landing
The Landing Cafe
Blondies Brew
Smith and Co
Tradies & Services in Lake Tarawera
Tradies & services(1)
Collab Electrical - Lake Tarawera & Rotorua
Beauty & Fitness in Lake Tarawera
Beauty & fitness(1)
Lamees Sanctuary of skin and Wellness
Stay in Lake Tarawera
Places to stay(3)
Solitaire Lodge
Pounamu Lodge
Pounamu Experience
Lake Tarawera Weather
Current conditions: 4.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.49 | 14.71 | 7.7 | 9.22 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.82 | 14.62 | 6.05 | 9.5 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.37 | 11.32 | 2.44 | 9.88 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.52 | 11.23 | 3.33 | 7.9 |
| 🍂 May | 14.21 | 8.52 | 7.45 | 6.92 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.84 | 7.49 | 4.94 | 6.67 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.89 | 5.68 | 3.03 | 6.75 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.23 | 4.66 | 2.34 | 7.58 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.75 | 7.16 | 4.2 | 8.58 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.58 | 8.79 | 4.76 | 9.71 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.7 | 10.52 | 3.34 | 10.38 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.57 | 13.5 | 4.9 | 10.45 |
Lake Tarawera Community
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