- Est. Median Value
- $831K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 39/100
- Green Space
- 22%
- Current Weather
- 10.6°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Maungatapu
Is Maungatapu a good place to live?
Maungatapu is home to roughly 2,883 people. 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 10.6°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
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
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: 10.6°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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