- Est. Median Value
- $781K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $220/wk
- Safety Score
- 54/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 5.2°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~71 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Ngakuru
Is Ngakuru a good place to live?
Ngakuru is home to roughly 1,878 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ngakuru scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 54/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Ngakuru has 6 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 $781K, and weekly rent typically sits around $220.
Lifestyle: Ngakuru has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ngakuru 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
- Safety54
- Amenities10
- Schools53
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space35
- Community89
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $781K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $220/wk
- Median HH Income
- $110K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.1%
- 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 Ngakuru
Schools in zone for Ngakuru
Children living in Ngakuru have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Western Heights High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1229 · decile 4
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 Ngakuru. 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 Ngakuru that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ngakuru School
Full Primary · roll 58 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Explore Ngakuru
Things to do(1)
Waikite Valley Pony Club
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Ngakuru
Tradies & services(1)
Shops in Ngakuru
Shops(1)
Grow Together Farm
Beauty & Fitness in Ngakuru
Beauty & fitness(1)
Waikite Valley Pony Club
Professional Services in Ngakuru
Professional services(1)
Jemco Manufacturing Ltd
Ngakuru Weather
Current conditions: 5.2°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.53 | 12.63 | 5.01 | 9.28 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.79 | 12.22 | 4.27 | 9.3 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.07 | 8.38 | 2.51 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.33 | 8.71 | 1.96 | 7.49 |
| 🍂 May | 13.84 | 5.64 | 3.75 | 6.75 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.19 | 4.64 | 3.5 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.2 | 2.66 | 2.33 | 6.28 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.59 | 1.79 | 1.86 | 7.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.39 | 5.18 | 4.19 | 8.64 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.35 | 6.44 | 3.03 | 9.54 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.43 | 8.42 | 3.15 | 10.26 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.67 | 11.64 | 3.8 | 10.4 |
Ngakuru Community
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