- Est. Median Value
- $647K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $460/wk
- Safety Score
- 17/100
- Green Space
- 23%
- Current Weather
- 6.4°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~108 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Ōwhata
Is Ōwhata a good place to live?
Ōwhata is home to roughly 7,803 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ōwhata scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 17/100 and 23% green space.
Schools: Ōwhata has 13 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 $647K, and weekly rent typically sits around $460.
Lifestyle: Ōwhata has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ōwhata 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
- Safety17
- Amenities100
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space77
- Community10
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $647K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $460/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.7%
- 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 Ōwhata
Schools in zone for Ōwhata
Children living in Ōwhata 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
Mokoia Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 5
Owhata School
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 2
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 Ōwhata. 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 Ōwhata that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai
Composite · roll 99 · decile 2 · 0.9 km away
Rotokawa School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 4 · 2.6 km away
Lynmore Primary School
Contributing · roll 618 · decile 9 · 2.7 km away
TKKM o Ruamata
Composite · roll 287 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Rotorua School
Full Primary · roll 380 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 4 · 5.0 km away
Explore Ōwhata
Things to do(5)
Puketawhero Park
Hannahs Bay Reserve
Bluff Sports & Recreation Club
Dezined 4 Impact Rotorua
Lakes Squash Rotorua
Parks & green spaces(2)
Puketawhero Park
Hannahs Bay Reserve
Healthcare(3)
Tiaho Medical Centre
Owhata Pharmacy
Owhata Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Ōwhata
Places to eat & drink(18)
Kwang Chow restaurant
The Colonial Tavern
Papa's Cafe
Pizza Hut
Shark Attack Takeaways
Owhata Bakery
McDonald's
Great Spice Indian Takeaway
Four Winds Tavern Rotorua
The Baking Patch
Brew bistro and kitchen
Sidecar Brewery bar
Owhata Takeaways
Te Ngae Fish Supply
Robert Harris Coffee Roasters
Terrace Airside
The Curry Place
King Dragon Chinese Takeaway
Tradies & Services in Ōwhata
Tradies & services(8)
Bay Wired Electrical
Enterprise Builders
Essence Fire Equipment
Groundbase
Kiwi Educare Rotorua
Steve Williams Fencing
Te Whare Whitinga o te Ra
Tile Mate Rotorua
Shops in Ōwhata
Shops(12)
Eastside Foodmarket
Four Square Te Ngae
FreshChoice
FreshChoice Te Ngae
Fruit Monster Te Ngae
Mad Butcher Te Ngae
Owhata Thirsty liquor
Rehmat Fashion Boutique
Rotorua Forest Nursery
Super Liquor Colonial
Thirsty Liquor
Wendy's Supa Sundaes Rotorua
Beauty & Fitness in Ōwhata
Beauty & fitness(10)
Ayu Beauty and Tattoo Studio
Bluff Sports & Recreation Club
Boss Brows by Alyse Chloe
Cutz 4 U
Dezined 4 Impact Rotorua
Jenny's Beauty Spot Salon
Lakes Squash Rotorua
PAUA Hair Company
Selah Nails & Beauty
You Beauty
Professional Services in Ōwhata
Professional services(6)
Colour Lab
Earth Development New Zealand
Hi Technology Solutions
Mokoia Community Association
Roadmaster
Stranz Hair Design
Stay in Ōwhata
Places to stay(2)
Rotorua Canopy Tours
Lake Okareka Lodge
Ōwhata Weather
Current conditions: 6.4°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.77 | 14.43 | 6.91 | 9.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.02 | 14.13 | 5.42 | 9.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.62 | 11.03 | 2.27 | 9.75 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.74 | 10.91 | 2.88 | 7.76 |
| 🍂 May | 14.4 | 7.93 | 6.54 | 6.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.98 | 6.98 | 4.55 | 6.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.04 | 5.2 | 3.05 | 6.47 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.49 | 4.14 | 1.95 | 7.3 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.93 | 7.04 | 4.38 | 8.44 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.9 | 8.66 | 3.77 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.89 | 10.34 | 3.1 | 10.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.92 | 13.43 | 4.2 | 10.36 |
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