Where is Tauranga South?

Tauranga South is a residential and commercial area immediately south of central Tauranga, running along Cameron Road. It includes the precinct around 17th Avenue, with Memorial Park to its east and Greerton on its southwestern edge.

What is The Historic Village?

The Historic Village is a 5.5-hectare arts and heritage precinct on 17th Avenue West in Tauranga South, opened in 1976. It houses around 50 small businesses, artisan studios, galleries and event spaces in original and replica colonial buildings.

What is Memorial Park used for?

Memorial Park is a large public park in Tauranga South, on the harbour. It includes sports fields, tennis courts, the Tauranga Rowing Club, barbecue areas and walking paths. It's the largest harbour-edge park in the immediate Tauranga area.

How do I get from central Tauranga to Tauranga South?

Cameron Road runs directly south from the CBD into Tauranga South. By bus, Bayhopper Routes 55 and 59 run frequently along Cameron Road. The Historic Village stop is on 17th Avenue West.

Is the Kopurererua Valley walkway in Tauranga South?

The Kopurererua Valley cycleway and walkway threads through the western edge of Tauranga South, linking the suburb with Greerton, Gate Pa and central Tauranga. Multiple access points exist along Cameron Road.

Which schools are in zone for Tauranga South?

Children living in Tauranga South are in zone for Tauranga Boys' College, Tauranga Girls' College, Tauranga Intermediate, Gate Pa School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Tauranga South?

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.

Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Tauranga South

Tauranga South is the strip of suburbs running south from central Tauranga along Cameron Road, between roughly 11th Avenue and the city limits. It's the practical commercial spine of southern Tauranga, where most people pass through on their way somewhere else, often without realising they're in a suburb in its own right.

The local landmark is The Historic Village on 17th Avenue West, a 5.5-hectare collection of original and replica colonial-era buildings that opened in 1976. Around 50 small businesses, artisans, galleries, theatres and community groups operate from heritage cottages, with regular markets, festivals and live performances. Worth a wander if you're passing through Tauranga between Auckland and the Mount.

Memorial Park, a few blocks east on the harbour, is one of Tauranga's largest green spaces, with the local rowing club, tennis courts, cricket fields and walking paths. Cameron Road itself is mostly retail, services, automotive, and a long line of restaurants and takeaways - none of them flashy, all of them busy.

The Kopurererua Valley cycleway and walkway threads through the western edge, connecting Tauranga South to Greerton and the city centre. Less famous than Mount Maunganui, but does the everyday job.

Is Tauranga South a good place to live?

Tauranga South is home to roughly 6,228 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tauranga South scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 28/100 and 19% green space.

Schools: Tauranga South has 26 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 $840K, and weekly rent typically sits around $460.

Lifestyle: Tauranga South has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Tauranga South 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

Safety28
Amenities100
Schools58
Housing Affordability45
Green space64
Community22
Transport30

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $840K
Median Weekly Rent: $460/wk
Median HH Income: $83K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +4.3%
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tauranga South?: Tauranga South is a residential and commercial area immediately south of central Tauranga, running along Cameron Road. It includes the precinct around 17th Avenue, with Memorial Park to its east and Greerton on its southwestern edge.
What is The Historic Village?: The Historic Village is a 5.5-hectare arts and heritage precinct on 17th Avenue West in Tauranga South, opened in 1976. It houses around 50 small businesses, artisan studios, galleries and event spaces in original and replica colonial buildings.
What is Memorial Park used for?: Memorial Park is a large public park in Tauranga South, on the harbour. It includes sports fields, tennis courts, the Tauranga Rowing Club, barbecue areas and walking paths. It's the largest harbour-edge park in the immediate Tauranga area.
How do I get from central Tauranga to Tauranga South?: Cameron Road runs directly south from the CBD into Tauranga South. By bus, Bayhopper Routes 55 and 59 run frequently along Cameron Road. The Historic Village stop is on 17th Avenue West.
Is the Kopurererua Valley walkway in Tauranga South?: The Kopurererua Valley cycleway and walkway threads through the western edge of Tauranga South, linking the suburb with Greerton, Gate Pa and central Tauranga. Multiple access points exist along Cameron Road.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Tauranga South

Schools in zone for Tauranga South

Children living in Tauranga South have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

Tauranga Boys' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2327 · decile 6
Tauranga Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1474 · decile 6
Tauranga Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 1229 · decile 5
Gate Pa School
Contributing · roll 374 · decile 2

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School Zone Checker

Enter your address to check your school zone in Tauranga South. 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 Tauranga South that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

Tauranga Special School
Specialist School · roll 128 · decile 5 · 0.4 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
Contributing · roll 456 · decile 8 · 0.7 km away
Merivale School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 1.8 km away
Tauranga Primary School
Contributing · roll 448 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
Maungatapu School
Contributing · roll 571 · decile 5 · 2.0 km away
Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)
Teen Parent Unit · 2.8 km away
Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 5 · 3.0 km away
Te Kura o Manunui
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 4 · 3.1 km away
Te Kura o Matapihi
Full Primary · roll 177 · decile 3 · 3.4 km away
Selwyn Ridge School
Contributing · roll 459 · decile 3 · 3.4 km away
Ōtūmoetai Primary School
Contributing · roll 544 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
Greenpark School (Tauranga)
Contributing · roll 687 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Welcome Bay School
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
Tauranga Adventist School
Full Primary · roll 115 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Bethlehem College
Composite · roll 2112 · decile 9 · 4.1 km away
Pillans Point School
Contributing · roll 479 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
Ōtūmoetai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2031 · decile 7 · 4.2 km away
Bellevue School (Tauranga)
Contributing · roll 294 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 949 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 289 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Tauranga Waldorf School
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 7 · 4.8 km away
Bethlehem School
Contributing · roll 413 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away

Explore Tauranga South

Things to do(9)

Village Radio

Seido Karate Tauranga

Tauranga Sports Junior Rugby

CityFitness

Tenpin Tauranga

Avenues Badminton Club

Tauranga Freestyle

Fitco - Tauranga's Ultimate Fitness Centre

Devoy Squash and Fitness Centre

Parks & green spaces

Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.

Healthcare(8)

Da Vinci Clinic

Knee and Spinal Clinic

Pharmacy on Cameron

Surgical Specialists

The Life Clinic

Tauranga Hospital

Cancer Centre, Tauranga

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.21	16.12	10.03	9.79
☀️ Feb	22.45	15.24	7.53	10.14
🍂 Mar	20.5	12.2	2.66	10.32
🍂 Apr	18.89	12.15	4.32	8.34
🍂 May	16.2	9.52	6.05	7.73
❄️ Jun	14.7	8.63	7.27	7.12
❄️ Jul	13.82	6.58	3.5	7.45
❄️ Aug	13.92	5.1	2.72	8.54
🌸 Sep	16.04	8.55	3.85	9.56
🌸 Oct	17.32	9.72	3.91	10.43
🌸 Nov	19.09	11.46	3.8	10.97
☀️ Dec	21.97	14.45	5.57	11.04

Living in Tauranga South

Is Tauranga South a good place to live?

Map

Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Tauranga South

Schools in zone for Tauranga South

Tauranga Boys' College

Tauranga Girls' College

Tauranga Intermediate

Gate Pa School

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

Tauranga Special School

St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)

Merivale School

Tauranga Primary School

Maungatapu School

Te Whakatipuranga (Otumoetai TPU)

Greerton Village School - Te Kura o Maarawaewae

Te Kura o Manunui

Te Kura o Matapihi

Selwyn Ridge School

Ōtūmoetai Primary School

Greenpark School (Tauranga)

Welcome Bay School

Tauranga Adventist School

Bethlehem College

Pillans Point School

Ōtūmoetai College

Bellevue School (Tauranga)

Ōtūmoetai Intermediate

Te Wharekura o Mauao

Tauranga Waldorf School

Bethlehem School

Explore Tauranga South

🎯Things to do(9)

Village Radio

Seido Karate Tauranga

Tauranga Sports Junior Rugby

CityFitness

Tenpin Tauranga

Avenues Badminton Club

Tauranga Freestyle

Fitco - Tauranga's Ultimate Fitness Centre

Devoy Squash and Fitness Centre

🌳Parks & green spaces

🏥Healthcare(8)

Da Vinci Clinic

Knee and Spinal Clinic

Pharmacy on Cameron

Surgical Specialists

The Life Clinic

Tauranga Hospital

Cancer Centre, Tauranga

Canopy Cancer Care

Eat & Drink in Tauranga South

🍽️Places to eat & drink(45)

Lunchtime Cafe

Beer Master

Cafe BB's

Cameron Cafe Restaurant

Chinatown restaurant

Highlands Coffee House

Quantum Vis Eatery

Sixteenth Avenue Cafe

The Citz restaurant

The Whipped Baker Tauranga

Malka

Café Anatolia

Egg'D Tauranga

Bean Around Cafe

Subway

House of Spice

Turkish Stars Kebab

Pita Pit Cameron Road

Things to do(9)

Parks & green spaces

Healthcare(8)

Places to eat & drink(45)

Tradies & services(23)

Shops(32)