- Est. Median Value
- $873K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Safety Score
- 45/100
- Green Space
- 17%
- Current Weather
- 9.4°C
- Median Age
- 31 yrs
~80 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Ruakura
Is Ruakura a good place to live?
Ruakura is home to roughly 2,994 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ruakura scores 38 out of 100, with a safety score of 45/100 and 17% green space.
Schools: Ruakura has 34 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 $873K, and weekly rent typically sits around $420.
Lifestyle: Ruakura has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ruakura 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
- Safety45
- Amenities10
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space56
- Community44
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $873K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Median HH Income
- $73K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.4%
- 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 Ruakura
Schools in zone for Ruakura
Children living in Ruakura have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Fairfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1000 · decile 3
Peachgrove Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 511 · decile 5
Silverdale Normal School
Contributing · roll 366 · decile 4
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Full Primary · roll 613 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ruakura. 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 Ruakura that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Tai Wananga
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 175 · decile 4 · 0.7 km away
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa
Composite · roll 313 · decile 2 · 1.3 km away
Southwell School
Full Primary · roll 646 · decile 10 · 1.3 km away
Insoll Avenue School
Contributing · roll 345 · decile 1 · 1.6 km away
Patricia Avenue School
Specialist School · roll 211 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
Hamilton Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2302 · decile 7 · 2.1 km away
TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea
Full Primary · roll 96 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 969 · decile 7 · 2.4 km away
Fairfield Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 902 · decile 1 · 2.4 km away
Fairfield Primary School
Contributing · roll 334 · decile 1 · 2.5 km away
Knighton Normal School
Contributing · roll 649 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Hamilton East School
Contributing · roll 502 · decile 4 · 2.6 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 938 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 975 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Hillcrest High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1848 · decile 7 · 2.9 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Full Primary · roll 334 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Woodstock School
Contributing · roll 380 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
Bankwood School
Contributing · roll 343 · decile 2 · 3.5 km away
Hillcrest Normal School
Contributing · roll 609 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1828 · decile 6 · 3.6 km away
Whitiora School
Full Primary · roll 212 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 682 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Berkley Normal Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · roll 775 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
Hukanui School
Contributing · roll 834 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Hamilton West School
Full Primary · roll 686 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Newstead Model School
Contributing · roll 147 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
Maeroa Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 707 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Full Primary · roll 120 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Forest Lake School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Vardon School
Contributing · roll 345 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Explore Ruakura
Things to do(1)
Ruakura Farmer's Hall
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.
Eat & Drink in Ruakura
Places to eat & drink(1)
Ruakura Campus Club
Tradies & Services in Ruakura
Tradies & services(1)
Grants Contracting,
Shops in Ruakura
Shops(1)
Roundneck Limited
Beauty & Fitness in Ruakura
Beauty & fitness(1)
Ruakura Farmer's Hall
Ruakura Weather
Current conditions: 9.4°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.58 | 15.59 | 7.25 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.24 | 14.42 | 4.61 | 10.34 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.59 | 11.34 | 2.49 | 9.9 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.45 | 11.57 | 3.14 | 8.44 |
| 🍂 May | 16.43 | 8.75 | 4.56 | 7.46 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.1 | 7.4 | 3.32 | 7.16 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.9 | 6.04 | 3.1 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.16 | 5.1 | 2.53 | 8.08 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.34 | 8.14 | 3.86 | 9.17 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.84 | 9.43 | 3.24 | 10.24 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.61 | 11.31 | 3.91 | 10.41 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.67 | 14.06 | 4.61 | 10.63 |
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