- Est. Median Value
- $578K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 35/100
- Green Space
- 92%
- Current Weather
- -1.6°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~90 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Mount Tarawera
Is Mount Tarawera a good place to live?
Mount Tarawera is home to roughly 1,875 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mount Tarawera scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 35/100 and 92% green space.
Schools: Mount Tarawera has 3 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 $578K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is -1.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mount 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety35
- Amenities40
- Schools49
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $578K
- 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 Mount Tarawera?
- Children living in Mount Tarawera are in zone for Rotorua Boys' High School, Rotorua Girls' 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 Mount 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 population of Mount Tarawera?
- Mount Tarawera has 1,875 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Mount Tarawera?
- The estimated median property value in Mount Tarawera is $578K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Mount Tarawera?
- Mount Tarawera is in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
- Is Mount Tarawera a good place to live?
- Mount Tarawera scores 46/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mount Tarawera
Schools in zone for Mount Tarawera
Children living in Mount 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
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 Mount 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.
Stay in Mount Tarawera
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Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite
Mount Tarawera Weather
Current conditions: -1.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.56 | 13.85 | 7.12 | 9.08 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.98 | 13.69 | 5.59 | 9.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.57 | 10.5 | 2.6 | 9.93 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.5 | 10.43 | 2.68 | 7.83 |
| 🍂 May | 14.01 | 7.97 | 6.34 | 6.85 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.56 | 6.65 | 5.22 | 6.38 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.52 | 5.05 | 2.95 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.99 | 4.17 | 2.25 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.72 | 6.55 | 3.96 | 8.72 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.71 | 7.83 | 3.82 | 9.79 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.68 | 9.66 | 3.39 | 10.45 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.69 | 12.74 | 4.67 | 10.36 |
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