- Est. Median Value
- $777K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $515/wk
- Safety Score
- 45/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 6.3°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~80 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Springfield
Is Springfield a good place to live?
Springfield is home to roughly 3,768 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Springfield scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 45/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Springfield has 25 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 $777K, and weekly rent typically sits around $515.
Lifestyle: Springfield has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Springfield 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
- Safety45
- Amenities56
- Schools60
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space44
- Community78
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $777K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $515/wk
- Median HH Income
- $122K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.2%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Springfield
Schools in zone for Springfield
Children living in Springfield have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Western Heights High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1229 · decile 4
Rotorua Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1176 · decile 3
Rotorua Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 662
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7
Rotorua Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 659 · decile 3
John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1103 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Springfield. 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 Springfield that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Westbrook School
Contributing · roll 473 · decile 4 · 1.0 km away
Malfroy School
Contributing · roll 286 · decile 2 · 1.5 km away
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Teen Parent Unit · 1.8 km away
Glenholme School
Contributing · roll 316 · decile 3 · 2.0 km away
Sunset Primary School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 2.1 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Composite · roll 92 · decile 1 · 2.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 455 · decile 6 · 2.3 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.7 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 94 · decile 4 · 3.0 km away
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 419 · decile 1 · 3.2 km away
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 86 · decile 1 · 3.3 km away
Rotorua School
Full Primary · roll 380 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 97 · decile 2 · 3.5 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 257 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Composite · roll 377 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Specialist School · roll 112 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Selwyn School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Explore Springfield
Things to do(5)
Tihi Rd Reserve
Simmonds Crescent Reserve
Bootiful Fitness NZ Ltd
Smallbone Park
Rotorua Hockey
Parks & green spaces(3)
Tihi Rd Reserve
Simmonds Crescent Reserve
Smallbone Park
Healthcare(1)
Southern Cross Rotorua Hospital
Eat & Drink in Springfield
Places to eat & drink(8)
Rotorua Commercial Travellers Restaurant
Trout Bar
Guidough's Bakery
Springfield Takeaway
Indian Aroma
Dangerous Chocolate
Super Lucky Takeaways
Cristy Cooks
Tradies & Services in Springfield
Tradies & services(5)
Bop Pool Services
Marlene Hudson Design
OSP - Otonga School Programs 2026
Rotorua Motor Works
Zippers Alterations and Repairs
Shops in Springfield
Shops(2)
Fast and Fresh
Lau Province Rotorua
Beauty & Fitness in Springfield
Beauty & fitness(5)
Bootiful Fitness NZ Ltd
Crazybeautiful
Harmony Beauty Therapy
Rotorua Hockey
Sarah Lockwood Hair
Professional Services in Springfield
Professional services(3)
Adrian Hodge Photography
fotozone
Touch Sports and Soft Tissue Therapy
Stay in Springfield
Places to stay(3)
Rotorua Geothermal Holiday Home
Hillside Homestead B&B
Tangatarua Hall of Residence
Springfield Weather
Current conditions: 6.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.72 | 14.38 | 6.91 | 9.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.98 | 14.08 | 5.42 | 9.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.57 | 10.97 | 2.27 | 9.75 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.68 | 10.87 | 2.88 | 7.76 |
| 🍂 May | 14.35 | 7.89 | 6.54 | 6.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.92 | 6.93 | 4.55 | 6.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.99 | 5.14 | 3.05 | 6.47 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.43 | 4.09 | 1.95 | 7.3 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.88 | 6.99 | 4.38 | 8.44 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.84 | 8.61 | 3.77 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.85 | 10.29 | 3.1 | 10.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.85 | 13.37 | 4.2 | 10.36 |
Springfield Community
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