- Est. Median Value
- $531K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 33/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 11.8°C
- Median Age
- 30 yrs
~92 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Tamarau
Is Tamarau a good place to live?
Tamarau is home to roughly 2,676 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tamarau scores 33 out of 100, with a safety score of 33/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Tamarau has 15 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 $531K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tamarau 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
- Safety33
- Amenities20
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability71
- Green space33
- Community11
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $531K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +13.1%
- 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 Tamarau
Schools in zone for Tamarau
Children living in Tamarau have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Campion College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 489 · decile 6
Ilminster Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 314 · decile 1
Kaiti School
Contributing · roll 409 · decile 1
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 321 · decile 2
Wainui Beach School
Contributing · roll 224 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Tamarau. 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 Tamarau that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waikirikiri School
Full Primary · roll 209 · decile 1 · 0.8 km away
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 25 · 3.1 km away
Gisborne Central School
Contributing · roll 350 · decile 6 · 3.6 km away
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.8 km away
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 295 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
Gisborne Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 504 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
Gisborne Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 798 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Mangapapa School
Contributing · roll 385 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Composite · roll 177 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
Gisborne Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 716 · decile 2 · 5.0 km away
Stay in Tamarau
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Motel Oasis
Tamarau Weather
Current conditions: 11.8°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.07 | 15.8 | 6.08 | 9.74 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.83 | 15.6 | 7.44 | 9.67 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.91 | 12.99 | 2.57 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.36 | 12.48 | 2.81 | 8.06 |
| 🍂 May | 16.53 | 10.03 | 3.21 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.61 | 9.22 | 7.93 | 5.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.85 | 6.67 | 4.14 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.95 | 6.57 | 2.39 | 8.31 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.48 | 8.69 | 3.94 | 9.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.31 | 10.44 | 3.04 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.71 | 12.26 | 4.45 | 10.31 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.02 | 15.44 | 5.89 | 10.28 |
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