- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 9.3°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Rukuhia
Is Rukuhia a good place to live?
Rukuhia is home to roughly 1,488 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Rukuhia scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Rukuhia 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 $1.33M, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Rukuhia has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Rukuhia 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
- Safety58
- Amenities96
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability28
- Green space18
- Community67
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $134K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.6%
- 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 Rukuhia
Schools in zone for Rukuhia
Children living in Rukuhia have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Rukuhia School
Full Primary · roll 108 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Rukuhia that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waikato Montessori Education Centre
Full Primary · roll 56 · 3.9 km away
Tamahere Model Country School
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Explore Rukuhia
Things to do(1)
Acacia Reserve
Parks & green spaces(1)
Acacia Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Rukuhia
Places to eat & drink(7)
Propeller
Cleared for coffee
Sabel Cafe
Mavis & Co
Mavis Lounge
Propeller Airport Cafe
Hopnotic Brewery
Tradies & Services in Rukuhia
Tradies & services(24)
AgBuild Farm and Equine Building Specialists
Aircon Group Waikato
Aqua Pools
Bodymods
Connect Electrical
Crater Lake Developments
diamond kitchens and stone
Dudfields: Electricians
Fortress Construction
Iconic Cabinetry
IntaWood Products Ltd
Little Explorers Early Learning Centre
Maple & Stone
Matcraft Industries
Nick Pemberton Construction
Premier Insulation Waikato
Pro Trim
QOROX
Rotorcraft
The Magical Garden
Tyreline Distributors
Waikato Heatpumps
Waipa Civil
Zero Fire
Shops in Rukuhia
Shops(6)
Caroline Eve Administration
DIY Supply
Fathers Iron
Herbi.nz
Smokelis
Trade Depot Bathrooms Appliances Kitchens Hamilton
Beauty & Fitness in Rukuhia
Beauty & fitness(2)
Beautifully You - Lash Extensions, Teeth Whitening & Brows
Josephine Clayton NZ
Professional Services in Rukuhia
Professional services(7)
Armourguard Security
Chemwash
ClickCover
Laser Industrial Ltd
Narrows Landing
Singh and Associates
TDM Transport
Stay in Rukuhia
Places to stay(2)
Green Gables
The Narrows Landing
Rukuhia Weather
Current conditions: 9.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.66 | 15.66 | 6.48 | 10.06 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.41 | 14.55 | 4.66 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.73 | 11.43 | 2.64 | 9.85 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.5 | 11.53 | 3.23 | 8.5 |
| 🍂 May | 16.56 | 8.85 | 4.77 | 7.37 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.24 | 7.45 | 3.51 | 7.11 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.03 | 5.95 | 2.92 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.29 | 5.13 | 2.68 | 8.03 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.46 | 8.07 | 3.76 | 9.08 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.97 | 9.36 | 3.34 | 10.11 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.82 | 11.23 | 3.65 | 10.36 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.75 | 14.14 | 4.37 | 10.51 |
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