- Est. Median Value
- $544K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 28/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 8.6°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~97 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Tauarau Bay
Is Tauarau Bay a good place to live?
Tauarau Bay is home to roughly 2,085 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tauarau Bay scores 36 out of 100, with a safety score of 28/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Tauarau Bay has 4 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 $544K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tauarau Bay 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
- Safety28
- Amenities40
- Schools52
- Housing Affordability69
- Green space10
- Community10
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $544K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.1%
- 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 Tauarau Bay
Schools in zone for Tauarau Bay
Children living in Tauarau Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Rotorua Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1176 · decile 3
Rotorua Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 662
Rotorua Lakes High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 640 · decile 5
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 Tauarau Bay. 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.
Tauarau Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.06 | 14.73 | 9.16 | 9.37 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.58 | 14.49 | 6.71 | 9.47 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.4 | 11.66 | 2.44 | 9.85 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.53 | 11.35 | 4.21 | 7.89 |
| 🍂 May | 14.31 | 8.66 | 9.14 | 7.1 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.94 | 7.74 | 5.92 | 6.81 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.09 | 6.31 | 3.52 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.4 | 5.26 | 2.61 | 7.98 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.68 | 7.73 | 4.3 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.46 | 8.99 | 4.83 | 9.86 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.29 | 10.79 | 4.21 | 10.62 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.19 | 13.74 | 5.19 | 10.54 |
Tauarau Bay Community
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