- Est. Median Value
- $640K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $490/wk
- Safety Score
- 32/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 4.8°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~93 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Motuohiwa Island
Is Motuohiwa Island a good place to live?
Motuohiwa Island is home to roughly 1,167 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Motuohiwa Island scores 38 out of 100, with a safety score of 32/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Motuohiwa Island has 5 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 $490.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Motuohiwa Island 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
- Safety32
- Amenities40
- Schools52
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $640K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $490/wk
- Median HH Income
- $110K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +13.1%
- 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 Motuohiwa Island
Schools in zone for Motuohiwa Island
Children living in Motuohiwa Island 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 Motuohiwa Island. 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 Motuohiwa Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Whangamarino School
Full Primary · roll 134 · decile 2 · 0.6 km away
Motuohiwa Island Weather
Current conditions: 4.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.06 | 14.73 | 9.16 | 9.37 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.58 | 14.49 | 6.71 | 9.47 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.4 | 11.66 | 2.44 | 9.85 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.53 | 11.35 | 4.21 | 7.89 |
| 🍂 May | 14.31 | 8.66 | 9.14 | 7.1 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.94 | 7.74 | 5.92 | 6.81 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.09 | 6.31 | 3.52 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.4 | 5.26 | 2.61 | 7.98 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.68 | 7.73 | 4.3 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.46 | 8.99 | 4.83 | 9.86 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.29 | 10.79 | 4.21 | 10.62 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.19 | 13.74 | 5.19 | 10.54 |
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