- Est. Median Value
- $596K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $410/wk
- Safety Score
- 15/100
- Green Space
- 35%
- Current Weather
- 6.5°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~110 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Rotorua
Is Rotorua a good place to live?
Rotorua is home to roughly 1,593 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Rotorua scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 15/100 and 35% green space.
Schools: Rotorua has 31 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 $596K, and weekly rent typically sits around $410.
Lifestyle: Rotorua has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 6.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Rotorua 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
- Amenities100
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability63
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $596K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $410/wk
- Median HH Income
- $79K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.5%
- 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 Rotorua
Schools in zone for Rotorua
Children living in Rotorua 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
Rotorua Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 659 · decile 3
Rotorua School
Full Primary · roll 380 · decile 3
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 Rotorua. 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 Rotorua that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 455 · decile 6 · 1.5 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 97 · decile 2 · 1.6 km away
Glenholme School
Contributing · roll 316 · decile 3 · 1.9 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
Malfroy School
Contributing · roll 286 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Composite · roll 377 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Composite · roll 92 · decile 1 · 2.3 km away
Sunset Primary School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 2.6 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 257 · decile 2 · 2.8 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 94 · decile 4 · 2.8 km away
Selwyn School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Kawaha Point School
Contributing · roll 229 · decile 3 · 3.1 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Specialist School · roll 112 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Lynmore Primary School
Contributing · roll 618 · decile 9 · 3.1 km away
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 419 · decile 1 · 3.4 km away
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
Westbrook School
Contributing · roll 473 · decile 4 · 3.5 km away
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Teen Parent Unit · 3.7 km away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.7 km away
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 86 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
Mokoia Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Owhata School
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Rotorua Lakes High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 640 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai
Composite · roll 99 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
Explore Rotorua
Things to do(5)
Thermal Footbaths
Public Thermal Area
Sulphur Geysers
Pilates Focus Body Conditioning
Hobbiton Ticket Office
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(7)
Central Health
Lakes Care Medical Centre
Lakes Care Pharmacy
Unichem
Pharmacy 44 on Pukaki
Three Lakes Clinic
Hinemoa Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Rotorua
Places to eat & drink(68)
Hennessys Irish Bar
Social Club
Okere Falls Coffee
Indian Palate
Gengys
Capers
Mamma Rosa
Brew
Starbucks
Interval Eatery
And Rice Japanese Kitchen
Sushi Gallery
Steam
Fat Dog Cafe & Bar
The Thai Restaurant
Lovely India
The Fainting Goat
Number 8 Wire
Nando's
Sushi Bar Haru
Amazing Thai
Spring Festival Dumpling
Seoul
Fancy Meow Cat Cafe
El Mexicano Zapata Express
Artisan Cafe
Pizza Hut
Katsubi
Craft Bar & Kitchen
Yaki Yaki
Atticus Finch
Yamato Japanese Restaurant
Rusty Bros. Café Bar
St Pierre's Sushi
Sabroso
Ali Baba's Tunisian Takeaways
Leonardo’s
Wholly Smoked
Capizzi
KaiCaffAye
El Mexicano Zapata
Indian Star
Urban Gusto
Lime Cafeteria
Pic Nic Cafe
Wild Rice
Macs Steakhouse
The Fat Brother
Ambrosa
Sobar
Show all 68 businesses
Cocktail Library
Colibries
The Beer Garden
Black Label Barbeque
Hello Stranger Cafe
Kaihaukai
Super Casual Bar & Eatery
Just Kebabs
Turkish Kebabs and Eatery
BailwalG Pure Vegetarian Restaurant
SNUG Coffee & Smoothie Bar
Cocoffee
Valentines Buffet Restaurant & Bar
Ani's Gin Bar & Tapas
Bold Flavours
The Moon Indian Eatery & Bar
Soho Restaurant
Chinese Delights Restaurant
Beauty & Fitness in Rotorua
Beauty & fitness(1)
Pilates Focus Body Conditioning
Stay in Rotorua
Places to stay(16)
Astray Motel
Downtown Backpackers
Princes Gate Hotel
Lake Lodge Motel
Ambassador Thermal Motel
Aura Accommodation
Crash Palace
Kuirau Park Motor Lodge
1406 Bed and Breakfast
Kowhai Colonial Motel
Rotorua Central Backpackers
Planet backpackers
Cactus Jack
Government Gardens Motorhome and Campervan Parking Area
Best Inn Rotorua
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua NZ
Rotorua Weather
Current conditions: 6.5°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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