- Est. Median Value
- $640K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 99%
- Current Weather
- 11.2°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Motutawa Island
Is Motutawa Island a good place to live?
Motutawa Island is home to roughly 3,345 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Motutawa Island scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 99% green space.
Schools: Motutawa 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 $550.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Motutawa 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
- Safety48
- Amenities40
- Schools66
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $640K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $117K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.5%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Motutawa Island
Schools in zone for Motutawa Island
Children living in Motutawa 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
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7
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 Motutawa 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.
Motutawa Island Weather
Current conditions: 11.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.67 | 13.28 | 6.59 | 9.32 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.97 | 13.08 | 5.59 | 9.6 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.49 | 9.69 | 2.75 | 9.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.62 | 9.76 | 2.88 | 7.94 |
| 🍂 May | 13.22 | 7.03 | 6.25 | 6.94 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.81 | 6.04 | 4.49 | 6.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.8 | 4.18 | 2.8 | 6.73 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.19 | 3.26 | 2.3 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.81 | 5.84 | 4.11 | 8.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.71 | 7.31 | 4.07 | 9.9 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.81 | 9.08 | 3.38 | 10.56 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.68 | 12.07 | 4.66 | 10.55 |
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