- Est. Median Value
- $534K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 53/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 0.6°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~72 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Te Kawa
Is Te Kawa a good place to live?
Te Kawa is home to roughly 1,182 people across 44.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Te Kawa scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 53/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Te Kawa has 3 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 $534K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 0.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Te Kawa 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
- Safety53
- Amenities10
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability70
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $534K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $97K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.2%
- 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 Te Kawa?
- Children living in Te Kawa are in zone for Te Awamutu College, Pokuru School, Te Awamutu Intermediate. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Te Kawa?
- 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 Te Kawa?
- The postcode for Te Kawa is 3873.
- What is the population of Te Kawa?
- Te Kawa has 1,182 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Te Kawa?
- The estimated median property value in Te Kawa is $534K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Te Kawa?
- Te Kawa is in Ōtorohanga, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Te Kawa a good place to live?
- Te Kawa scores 41/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Te Kawa
Schools in zone for Te Kawa
Children living in Te Kawa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Awamutu College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1340 · decile 5
Pokuru School
Contributing · roll 138 · decile 6
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 535 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Te Kawa. 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.
Beauty & Fitness in Te Kawa
Beauty & fitness(1)
Memories Beauty Therapy
Professional Services in Te Kawa
Professional services(1)
Advanced Engineering and Design Ltd
Te Kawa Weather
Current conditions: 0.6°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.22 | 15.3 | 6.5 | 9.81 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.91 | 14.08 | 4.6 | 10.29 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.3 | 11.1 | 3.3 | 9.74 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.14 | 11.05 | 3.45 | 8.46 |
| 🍂 May | 16.14 | 8.31 | 5.87 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.81 | 6.76 | 3.54 | 7.04 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.54 | 5.65 | 3.28 | 6.9 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.89 | 4.7 | 2.64 | 7.98 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.97 | 7.47 | 3.96 | 9.05 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.7 | 8.96 | 3.88 | 9.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.43 | 10.81 | 3.39 | 10.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.25 | 13.62 | 4.69 | 10.29 |
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