- Est. Median Value
- $611K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $328/wk
- Safety Score
- 10/100
- Green Space
- 99%
- Current Weather
- 9.9°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~116 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Tarawera Forest
Is Tarawera Forest a good place to live?
Tarawera Forest is home to roughly 3,297 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tarawera Forest scores 38 out of 100, with a safety score of 10/100 and 99% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $611K, and weekly rent typically sits around $328.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tarawera Forest 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
- Safety10
- Amenities40
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability61
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport30
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $611K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $328/wk
- Median HH Income
- $73K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.9%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Tarawera Forest?
- Tarawera Forest has 3,297 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Tarawera Forest?
- The estimated median property value in Tarawera Forest is $611K. Median weekly rent is $328/week.
- Where is Tarawera Forest?
- Tarawera Forest is in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
- Is Tarawera Forest a good place to live?
- Tarawera Forest scores 38/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Tarawera Forest Weather
Current conditions: 9.9°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 24.09 | 14.17 | 6.28 | 10.27 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.33 | 14.38 | 7.22 | 9.17 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.74 | 11.21 | 4.13 | 9.91 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.4 | 10.24 | 3.04 | 8.15 |
| 🍂 May | 16.17 | 7.92 | 7.76 | 7.28 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.36 | 6.81 | 6.11 | 6.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.73 | 5.31 | 6.48 | 6.44 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.43 | 4.53 | 3.54 | 7.76 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.34 | 6.72 | 6.72 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.27 | 8.31 | 5.5 | 9.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.33 | 10.74 | 5.68 | 10.27 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.02 | 13.55 | 6.97 | 9.88 |
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