- Est. Median Value
- $546K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 81%
- Current Weather
- 10.3°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Ruatapu
Is Ruatapu a good place to live?
Ruatapu is home to roughly 1,317 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ruatapu scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 81% green space.
Schools: Ruatapu has 1 school 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 $546K, and weekly rent typically sits around $320.
Lifestyle: Ruatapu has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ruatapu 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
- Safety87
- Amenities36
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability69
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $546K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.1%
- 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 Ruatapu
Schools in zone for Ruatapu
Children living in Ruatapu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kaniere School
Contributing · roll 112 · decile 5
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School Zone Checker
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Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Explore Ruatapu
Things to do(5)
Glowworm Dell
Old gold-mining tunnel
Diggers' Sawmill
Woodstock Domain
Treetop Walk Hokitika
Parks & green spaces(2)
Woodstock Domain
Treetop Walk Hokitika
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Ruatapu
Places to eat & drink(5)
Uppaheights Cafe
Woodstock Royal Mail
West Coast Treetop Walk, Cafe & Tower Zipline
Woodstock Hotel
Lake Mahinapua Hotel
Tradies & Services in Ruatapu
Tradies & services(1)
Hokitika Building Service
Shops in Ruatapu
Shops(3)
Westland Cartage Ltd
Westland Group
Xroadmeets Processing
Professional Services in Ruatapu
Professional services(1)
West Coast Scenic Waterways
Stay in Ruatapu
Places to stay(4)
Lake Mahinapua Hotel
Links View Holiday Park
West Coast Scenic Waterways
Big Heart Beach
Ruatapu Weather
Current conditions: 10.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.83 | 13.46 | 8.2 | 11.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.53 | 12.24 | 6.52 | 10.53 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.25 | 10.21 | 8.46 | 8.94 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.45 | 8.98 | 9.19 | 7.18 |
| 🍂 May | 14.2 | 6.89 | 11.4 | 5.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.75 | 5.4 | 5.62 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.84 | 4 | 4.39 | 6.79 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.82 | 3.96 | 8.99 | 7.28 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.46 | 6.64 | 8.66 | 7.5 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.4 | 7.38 | 8.45 | 9.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.97 | 9.17 | 7.57 | 9.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.28 | 12.4 | 10.04 | 9.81 |
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