- Est. Median Value
- $640K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 9.7°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Lake Tarawera
Is Lake Tarawera a good place to live?
Lake Tarawera is home to roughly 1,875 people across 36.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Tarawera scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 0% 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 $640K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.7°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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety48
- Amenities40
- Schools52
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $640K
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Lake Tarawera?
- Children living in Lake Tarawera 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 Tarawera?
- 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 postcode for Lake Tarawera?
- The postcode for Lake Tarawera is 3076.
- What is the population of Lake Tarawera?
- Lake Tarawera has 1,875 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lake Tarawera?
- The estimated median property value in Lake Tarawera is $640K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Lake Tarawera?
- Lake Tarawera is in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
- Is Lake Tarawera a good place to live?
- Lake Tarawera scores 41/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
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.
Lake Tarawera Weather
Current conditions: 9.7°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23 | 14.11 | 5.79 | 10.13 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.22 | 14.42 | 6.69 | 9.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.09 | 11.65 | 3.87 | 9.88 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.87 | 10.94 | 2.64 | 8.04 |
| 🍂 May | 14.74 | 8.62 | 7.12 | 7.01 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.79 | 7.49 | 5.76 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.99 | 5.97 | 5.83 | 6.3 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.64 | 5.28 | 3.27 | 7.51 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.54 | 6.97 | 5.99 | 8.21 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.63 | 8.21 | 5.32 | 9.31 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.76 | 10.46 | 5.19 | 10.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.56 | 13.18 | 5.93 | 9.84 |
Lake Tarawera Community
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