- Est. Median Value
- $701K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $313/wk
- Safety Score
- 15/100
- Green Space
- 12%
- Current Weather
- 5.5°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~110 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Poroporo
Is Poroporo a good place to live?
Poroporo is home to roughly 2,613 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Poroporo scores 27 out of 100, with a safety score of 15/100 and 12% green space.
Schools: Poroporo has 8 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 $701K, and weekly rent typically sits around $313.
Lifestyle: Poroporo has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Poroporo 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
- Safety15
- Amenities10
- Schools45
- Housing Affordability54
- Green space39
- Community10
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $701K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $313/wk
- Median HH Income
- $64K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.9%
- 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 Poroporo
Schools in zone for Poroporo
Children living in Poroporo have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Trident High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 858 · decile 4
Whakatane High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1269 · decile 3
James Street School
Contributing · roll 238 · decile 2
Whakatane Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 584 · decile 3
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Poroporo. 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 Poroporo that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Allandale School
Contributing · roll 338 · decile 2 · 2.5 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Full Primary · roll 255 · decile 6 · 2.9 km away
Whakatane S D A School
Full Primary · roll 50 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Apanui School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 5 · 3.9 km away
Explore Poroporo
Things to do(2)
Poroporo Rugby and Sports Club
Nikau Valley Horse Treks
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.
Beauty & Fitness in Poroporo
Beauty & fitness(2)
Nikau Valley Horse Treks
Poroporo Rugby and Sports Club
Stay in Poroporo
Places to stay(1)
Titoki Healing Centre
Poroporo Weather
Current conditions: 5.5°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.16 | 15.59 | 4.79 | 10.84 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.64 | 15.33 | 7.36 | 9.76 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.38 | 12.29 | 3.48 | 10.22 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.46 | 11.51 | 3.14 | 8.63 |
| 🍂 May | 16.66 | 8.77 | 5.08 | 7.83 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15 | 7.99 | 6.12 | 7.12 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.28 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 6.9 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.44 | 5.21 | 3.26 | 8.27 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.22 | 7.55 | 7.11 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.62 | 9.17 | 4.84 | 10.01 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.71 | 11.71 | 4.73 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.84 | 14.42 | 4.42 | 10.67 |
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