- Est. Median Value
- $568K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 21/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 7.8°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~105 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Parawai Bay
Is Parawai Bay a good place to live?
Parawai Bay is home to roughly 1,476 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Parawai Bay scores 34 out of 100, with a safety score of 21/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Parawai Bay has 10 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 $568K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Parawai Bay 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
- Safety21
- Amenities40
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space10
- Community11
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $568K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $75K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.0%
- 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 Parawai Bay
Schools in zone for Parawai Bay
Children living in Parawai Bay 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
Ngongotaha School
Contributing · roll 385 · decile 4
John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1103 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Parawai Bay. 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 Parawai Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kawaha Point School
Contributing · roll 229 · decile 3 · 3.4 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Specialist School · roll 112 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Selwyn School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Composite · roll 377 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 257 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
Parawai Bay Weather
Current conditions: 7.8°C, clear sky
| 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 |
Parawai Bay Community
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