- Est. Median Value
- $691K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 91%
- Current Weather
- 6.6°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Tarawera
Is Tarawera a good place to live?
Tarawera is home to roughly 1,830 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tarawera scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 91% green space.
Schools: Tarawera 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 $691K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Tarawera has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tarawera 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
- Amenities10
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability54
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $691K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $89K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.3%
- 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 Tarawera
Schools in zone for Tarawera
Children living in Tarawera have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St John's College (Hastings)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 404 · decile 4
Hastings Christian School
Composite · roll 329 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Tarawera. 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.
Explore Tarawera
Things to do(2)
Tarawera Hot Springs
Derelict buildings
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Tarawera
Places to eat & drink(1)
Tawawera Cafe
Tarawera Weather
Current conditions: 6.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.2 | 10.73 | 7.77 | 7.85 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.82 | 10.52 | 9.24 | 9.11 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.45 | 7.35 | 2.78 | 9.56 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.21 | 7.16 | 2.46 | 7.11 |
| 🍂 May | 11.28 | 4.63 | 2.85 | 6.47 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.13 | 3.86 | 6.47 | 5.1 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.48 | 1.75 | 3.06 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.93 | 1.46 | 2.33 | 7.5 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.3 | 3.39 | 4.36 | 8.82 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.03 | 5.07 | 2.9 | 9.49 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.52 | 6.69 | 4.51 | 9.1 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.24 | 10.03 | 5.1 | 9.46 |
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