- Est. Median Value
- $578K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $314/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 82%
- Current Weather
- 4.8°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Punaruku Island
Is Punaruku Island a good place to live?
Punaruku Island is home to roughly 873 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Punaruku Island scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 82% green space.
Schools: Punaruku Island has 5 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 $314.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Punaruku Island 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
- Safety48
- Amenities40
- Schools66
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $578K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $314/wk
- Median HH Income
- $94K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +13.2%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Punaruku Island
Schools in zone for Punaruku Island
Children living in Punaruku Island 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
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7
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 Punaruku Island. 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.
Punaruku Island Weather
Current conditions: 4.8°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.67 | 13.28 | 6.59 | 9.32 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.97 | 13.08 | 5.59 | 9.6 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.49 | 9.69 | 2.75 | 9.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.62 | 9.76 | 2.88 | 7.94 |
| 🍂 May | 13.22 | 7.03 | 6.25 | 6.94 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.81 | 6.04 | 4.49 | 6.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.8 | 4.18 | 2.8 | 6.73 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.19 | 3.26 | 2.3 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.81 | 5.84 | 4.11 | 8.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.71 | 7.31 | 4.07 | 9.9 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.81 | 9.08 | 3.38 | 10.56 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.68 | 12.07 | 4.66 | 10.55 |
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