- Est. Median Value
- $831K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 39/100
- Green Space
- 22%
- Current Weather
- 14.4°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Maungatapu
Maungatapu occupies its own peninsula reaching into Tauranga Harbour, around 6 km from the city centre, with water on both sides and a single bridge-fed road carrying everyone in and out. Around 5,000 people live on the peninsula's gentle slopes, in 1960s to 80s housing that came with harbour views as a standard fitting, back when nobody thought to charge extra for them.
The peninsula's deeper identity runs through Maungatapu Marae near the water, the anchor of mana whenua presence on a headland whose strategic harbour position has mattered for centuries, long before the bridge made it a commuter's geometry.
The daily life is defined by the water's proximity: the harbour edge reserves carry the walkers, the tides set the kayaking and fishing calendars, and the views across to the Mount and the harbour's islands turn ordinary errands scenic. The Maungatapu bridge launches the commute, with Welcome Bay's shops behind and the city's full offering 10 minutes over the water.
Maungatapu School holds the local primary years, with Tauranga's colleges a bridge away. Maungatapu's deal is the oldest in coastal property: a peninsula, a marae, a bridge and the tide twice daily. The traffic queues at peak hour. The herons, pointedly, do not.
Is Maungatapu a good place to live?
Maungatapu is home to roughly 2,883 people across 1.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Maungatapu scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 39/100 and 22% green space.
Schools: Maungatapu has 15 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 $831K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Maungatapu has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 14.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Maungatapu 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
- Safety39
- Amenities48
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability45
- Green space73
- Community78
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $831K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $100K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.3%
- 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
- Where is Maungatapu?
- Maungatapu is a peninsula suburb in Tauranga, around 6 km from the city centre, reaching into Tauranga Harbour between Welcome Bay and the Hairini bridge crossing.
- What is the Maungatapu Marae?
- Maungatapu Marae sits near the peninsula's harbour edge, the anchor of mana whenua presence on a headland of long-standing significance to local hapū.
- What schools are in Maungatapu?
- Maungatapu School is the local state primary, with Tauranga's intermediate and secondary schools around 10 minutes away across the bridge.
- What is near Maungatapu?
- Welcome Bay's shops sit at the peninsula's base, the city centre and hospital are 10 minutes over the Hairini bridge, and the harbour edge reserves run the peninsula's shores.
- How do I get from Tauranga to Maungatapu?
- By car, around 10 minutes via Fifteenth Avenue, Turret Road and the Hairini bridge. City buses serve the peninsula via Welcome Bay Road.
- Which schools are in zone for Maungatapu?
- Children living in Maungatapu are in zone for Tauranga Boys' College, Tauranga Girls' College, Maungatapu School, Tauranga Intermediate. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Maungatapu?
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Maungatapu
Schools in zone for Maungatapu
Children living in Maungatapu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Tauranga Boys' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2327 · decile 6
Tauranga Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1474 · decile 6
Maungatapu School
Contributing · roll 571 · decile 5
Tauranga Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 1229 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Maungatapu. 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 Maungatapu that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Contributing · roll 456 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
Welcome Bay School
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Selwyn Ridge School
Contributing · roll 459 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Tauranga Special School
Specialist School · roll 128 · decile 5 · 2.4 km away
Te Kura o Matapihi
Full Primary · roll 177 · decile 3 · 2.4 km away
Tauranga Waldorf School
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 7 · 2.5 km away
Tauranga Primary School
Contributing · roll 448 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Gate Pa School
Contributing · roll 374 · decile 2 · 3.2 km away
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
Teen Parent Unit · 3.3 km away
Merivale School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 3.4 km away
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & glass
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 3 August
Check your exact collection days on the Tauranga City Council website →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Glass
Glass bottles and jars, collected fortnightly alongside your recycling.
Food scraps bin
Food and kitchen scraps. Collected weekly, every Monday, the same day as rubbish.
Garden waste
An optional garden waste bin can be added to your collection for a fee. Collected fortnightly, on the alternate week to recycling.
Collection data sourced from Tauranga City Council.
Explore Maungatapu
Things to do(7)
Maungatapu Park
Te Wati Park
Rotary Park
Rangataua Womens Rugby
Te Ariki Park
Rangataua Rugby and Sports Club
Fantail Drive Reserve
Parks & green spaces(5)
Maungatapu Park
Te Wati Park
Rotary Park
Te Ariki Park
Fantail Drive Reserve
Healthcare(1)
Maungatapu Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Maungatapu
Places to eat & drink(5)
Indian Kitchen Express
Fat Cat Street Coffee
Dragon Fish & Dumplings
The Whipped Baker Cafe
Maungatapu Fish & Chips
Tradies & Services in Maungatapu
Tradies & services(4)
Designworx
Fraemohs Homes BOP
Maungatapu Motors
Stay Cool Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Services
Shops in Maungatapu
Shops(3)
Harties Liquor Store
Jury Design
Lucky 7 Superette
Beauty & Fitness in Maungatapu
Beauty & fitness(5)
Adele Face and Beauty
HairQuarters
Rangataua Rugby and Sports Club
Rangataua Womens Rugby
Trimmerz Hair Design
Professional Services in Maungatapu
Professional services(1)
Blue Chilli - Marketing | Consulting | Video | Photography
Stay in Maungatapu
Places to stay(1)
9 Tutauanui Crescent, Maungatapu, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Maungatapu Weather
Current conditions: 14.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.21 | 16.12 | 10.03 | 9.79 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.45 | 15.24 | 7.53 | 10.14 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.5 | 12.2 | 2.66 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.89 | 12.15 | 4.32 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 16.2 | 9.52 | 6.05 | 7.73 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.7 | 8.63 | 7.27 | 7.12 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.82 | 6.58 | 3.5 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.92 | 5.1 | 2.72 | 8.54 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.04 | 8.55 | 3.85 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.32 | 9.72 | 3.91 | 10.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.09 | 11.46 | 3.8 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.97 | 14.45 | 5.57 | 11.04 |
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