- Est. Median Value
- $415K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 14.0°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Ruawai
Is Ruawai a good place to live?
Ruawai is home to roughly 3,846 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ruawai scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: Ruawai has 2 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 $415K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Ruawai has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 14.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ruawai 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
- Safety48
- Amenities22
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability90
- Green space27
- Community33
- Transport13
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $415K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $62K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.3%
- 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 Ruawai
Schools in zone for Ruawai
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Ruawai. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ruawai. 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 Ruawai that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ruawai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 148 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Ruawai Primary School
Contributing · roll 97 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Eat & Drink in Ruawai
Places to eat & drink(4)
Ellecee Cafe
Two Waters Cafe
TokaToka Tavern - Absolutely Fab Bar & Cafe
sonita meas white
Tradies & Services in Ruawai
Tradies & services(4)
Jenyns & Jenyns Excavators
Riverside Glass & Glazing
Ruawai Auto Services
Ruawai tyres
Shops in Ruawai
Shops(3)
Beds & More Outlet Store
Four Square Ruawai
Ruawai Four Square
Stay in Ruawai
Places to stay(2)
Hotel Ruawai
Tokatoka Views Farmstay
Ruawai Weather
Current conditions: 14.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.26 | 17.15 | 3.78 | 10.07 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.13 | 16.36 | 5.49 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.15 | 14.24 | 1.78 | 10.04 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.91 | 14.17 | 3.35 | 8 |
| 🍂 May | 17.37 | 11.79 | 4.47 | 7.87 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.8 | 10.1 | 3.5 | 6.77 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.94 | 9.55 | 4.15 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.91 | 8.38 | 2.76 | 8.23 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.54 | 10.6 | 3.81 | 9.14 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.56 | 11.48 | 3.25 | 9.92 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.97 | 12.4 | 2.49 | 10.98 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.22 | 15.42 | 3.46 | 10.77 |
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