- Est. Median Value
- $942K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 28%
- Current Weather
- 5.1°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Tapora
Is Tapora a good place to live?
Tapora is home to roughly 1,563 people across 93.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tapora scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 28% green space.
Schools: Tapora 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 $942K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tapora 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
- Safety38
- Amenities59
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability40
- Green space93
- Community22
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $942K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $89K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.1%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Tapora?
- Children living in Tapora are in zone for Rodney College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Tapora?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Tapora?
- The postcode for Tapora is 0977.
- What is the population of Tapora?
- Tapora has 1,563 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Tapora?
- The estimated median property value in Tapora is $942K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Tapora?
- Tapora is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Tapora a good place to live?
- Tapora scores 45/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Tapora
Schools in zone for Tapora
Children living in Tapora have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Rodney College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 371 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Tapora. 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 Tapora that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Tapora School
Full Primary · roll 17 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 5 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Tapora Weather
Current conditions: 5.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.75 | 18.15 | 4.93 | 9.9 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.45 | 17.49 | 5.61 | 10.38 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.69 | 15.58 | 1.91 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.68 | 15.27 | 3.39 | 8.23 |
| 🍂 May | 17.22 | 12.94 | 4 | 7.87 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.7 | 11.41 | 3.08 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.7 | 10.49 | 4.25 | 7.43 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.62 | 9.68 | 2.48 | 8.29 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.19 | 11.94 | 3.52 | 9.1 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.26 | 12.73 | 3.08 | 10.06 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.58 | 13.98 | 2.42 | 11 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.49 | 16.5 | 3.98 | 10.87 |
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