- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 10.8°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Ruapapaka Island
Is Ruapapaka Island a good place to live?
Ruapapaka Island is home to roughly 1,143 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ruapapaka Island scores 36 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Ruapapaka Island has 3 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 $569K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ruapapaka 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
- Safety38
- Amenities28
- Schools35
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space54
- Community10
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $57K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.2%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Ruapapaka Island?
- Children living in Ruapapaka Island are in zone for Okaihau College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ruapapaka Island?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the population of Ruapapaka Island?
- Ruapapaka Island has 1,143 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Ruapapaka Island?
- The estimated median property value in Ruapapaka Island is $569K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Ruapapaka Island?
- Ruapapaka Island is in Far North, Northland, New Zealand.
- Is Ruapapaka Island a good place to live?
- Ruapapaka Island scores 36/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ruapapaka Island
Schools in zone for Ruapapaka Island
Children living in Ruapapaka Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Okaihau College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 268 · decile 2
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ruapapaka 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Ruapapaka Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Horeke School
Contributing · roll 32 · decile 1 · 1.0 km away
Kohukohu School
Full Primary · roll 25 · decile 2 · 3.7 km away
Ruapapaka Island Weather
Current conditions: 10.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.58 | 16.55 | 4.88 | 10.1 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.76 | 15.95 | 4.03 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.9 | 13.63 | 1.18 | 9.85 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.42 | 13.86 | 3.52 | 7.79 |
| 🍂 May | 17.51 | 11.53 | 5.75 | 7.5 |
| ❄️ Jun | 16.01 | 9.38 | 4.52 | 6.71 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.16 | 9.23 | 4.88 | 7.59 |
| ❄️ Aug | 15.17 | 8.14 | 3.34 | 7.96 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.12 | 10.02 | 3.55 | 8.66 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.94 | 10.92 | 3.13 | 9.74 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.02 | 11.91 | 1.91 | 10.87 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.03 | 15.27 | 3.93 | 10.13 |
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