- Est. Median Value
- $488K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Safety Score
- 52/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 9.5°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~74 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Putāruru
Is Putāruru a good place to live?
Putāruru is home to roughly 4,455 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Putāruru scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 52/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Putāruru has 4 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 $488K, and weekly rent typically sits around $330.
Lifestyle: Putāruru has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Putāruru 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
- Safety52
- Amenities100
- Schools45
- Housing Affordability77
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $488K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Median HH Income
- $62K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.3%
- 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 Putāruru
Schools in zone for Putāruru
Children living in Putāruru have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Putāruru College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 415 · decile 3
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Putāruru that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Composite · roll 298 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Putāruru Primary School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Full Primary · roll 172 · decile 5 · 3.4 km away
Explore Putāruru
Things to do(7)
Ace Fighters Gym
Glenshea Park
Strong by Blood
Putaruru Gun Club
Putaruru Rugby Football Club
Putaruru Bowling Club
Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts - Putaruru
Parks & green spaces(1)
Glenshea Park
Healthcare(1)
Putaruru-Tirau Family Doctors
Eat & Drink in Putāruru
Places to eat & drink(19)
Happy Takeaways
Hog And Hounds Sports Bar
The Cook Putaruru
Bev's Delight
Great Flavours of India
Bella Pane Bakery
Kim's Takeaway Putaruru
Great Flavours of India- Putaruru
Putaruru Bakehouse and Cafe
The Wooden Farmer
Crown and Anchor
The Bakehouse Cafe Putaruru
Canton Takeaways
Hog and Hounds
Ma Bakers Hot Bread Shop
Nana Lou's Cafe
THE TROFF
The Orchard Thieves
The Cow Cafe
Tradies & Services in Putāruru
Tradies & services(15)
07Paint4Me Ltd
AJ's Tyre Sales & Service
Bridgestone Tyre Centre
Busy Bees Putaruru
Clothier Construction
Clothier Construction Ltd
Foleys | Putaruru
GoFox Electrical
Hopkins Joinery
Laser Electrical Putaruru
Laser Plumbing Putaruru
National Steel Limited ,Putaruru
Nick Gwynne Plumbing and Gasfitting
Putaruru Panelbeaters
Roar Designz Limited
Shops in Putāruru
Shops(16)
Beds R Us NZ
BedsRus Putaruru
Blackbull Liquor Putaruru
Countdown
Kbeez
Moos Baas and Oinks
Over The Moon
Putaruru Hammer Hardware
Putaruru Trade Supplies
STIHL Shop
Styles On Main
Super Liquor
Super Liquor Putaruru
The Blackwood Project NZ
Urban Lawn Mowing
Van Dyks Flooring Xtra
Beauty & Fitness in Putāruru
Beauty & fitness(12)
Ace Fighters Gym
Afterglow Beauty Putaruru
All Faces Beauty Studio
Julia's Nail Studio
Kaycee's Hair Design
Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts - Putaruru
Putaruru Bowling Club
Putaruru Gun Club
Putaruru Rugby Football Club
Strong by Blood
Sutton and James
The Nail Shed NZ
Professional Services in Putāruru
Professional services(2)
Graham Brown and Co
Poplar View Farm Stay
Stay in Putāruru
Places to stay(3)
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn
Putaruru Hotel
Kea Motel and Holiday Park
Putāruru Weather
Current conditions: 9.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.78 | 14.7 | 5.29 | 9.89 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.35 | 13.52 | 5.84 | 9.86 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.75 | 10.2 | 3.6 | 9.67 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.53 | 10.46 | 3.02 | 8.15 |
| 🍂 May | 15.43 | 7.61 | 5.35 | 7.24 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.15 | 6.69 | 3.49 | 7.12 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.85 | 4.69 | 3.02 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.06 | 3.51 | 3.53 | 7.64 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.41 | 6.83 | 5.52 | 8.87 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.18 | 8.06 | 4.04 | 9.67 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.93 | 10.08 | 3.88 | 10.3 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.96 | 13.25 | 4.91 | 9.95 |
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