- Est. Median Value
- $611K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 15/100
- Green Space
- 53%
- Current Weather
- 5.9°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~110 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Ruatoki
Is Ruatoki a good place to live?
Ruatoki is home to roughly 2,523 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ruatoki scores 39 out of 100, with a safety score of 15/100 and 53% green space.
Schools: Ruatoki 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 $611K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ruatoki 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
- Safety15
- Amenities40
- Schools43
- Housing Affordability61
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $611K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $84K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.9%
- 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 Ruatoki
Schools in zone for Ruatoki
Children living in Ruatoki have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Trident High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 858 · decile 4
Whakatane High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1269 · decile 3
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ruatoki. 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 Ruatoki that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Tāwera Bilingual School
Full Primary · roll 31 · decile 2 · 1.4 km away
Te Wharekura o Ruatoki
Composite · roll 226 · decile 2 · 1.6 km away
Ruatoki Weather
Current conditions: 5.9°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.17 | 15.4 | 8.52 | 9.36 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.47 | 14.61 | 8.04 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.92 | 11.03 | 3.41 | 9.98 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.7 | 10.88 | 3.59 | 8.08 |
| 🍂 May | 16.25 | 8.2 | 8.98 | 7.08 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.1 | 7.54 | 5.67 | 6.83 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.37 | 5.15 | 3.35 | 7.06 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.63 | 4.07 | 3.43 | 8.1 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.37 | 7.16 | 6.15 | 8.91 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.91 | 8.88 | 4.96 | 9.78 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.84 | 10.99 | 4.53 | 10.23 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.43 | 14.45 | 5.78 | 10.1 |
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