- Est. Median Value
- $578K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $352/wk
- Safety Score
- 13/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 8.4°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~112 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Te Ruapeka Bay
Is Te Ruapeka Bay a good place to live?
Te Ruapeka Bay is home to roughly 1,080 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Te Ruapeka Bay scores 33 out of 100, with a safety score of 13/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Te Ruapeka Bay has 30 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 $578K, and weekly rent typically sits around $352.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Te Ruapeka 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
- Safety13
- Amenities40
- Schools49
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space15
- Community22
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $578K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $352/wk
- Median HH Income
- $62K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.4%
- 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 Te Ruapeka Bay
Schools in zone for Te Ruapeka Bay
Children living in Te Ruapeka 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 School
Full Primary · roll 380 · decile 3
John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1103 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Te Ruapeka 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Te Ruapeka Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 97 · decile 2 · 1.1 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Composite · roll 377 · decile 3 · 1.5 km away
Rotorua Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 659 · decile 3 · 2.0 km away
Selwyn School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 2 · 2.2 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 455 · decile 6 · 2.2 km away
Kawaha Point School
Contributing · roll 229 · decile 3 · 2.3 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Composite · roll 92 · decile 1 · 2.3 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 257 · decile 2 · 2.4 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Specialist School · roll 112 · decile 2 · 2.4 km away
Malfroy School
Contributing · roll 286 · decile 2 · 2.4 km away
Western Heights High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1229 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Glenholme School
Contributing · roll 316 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 94 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Sunset Primary School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 2.6 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 419 · decile 1 · 3.1 km away
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 86 · decile 1 · 3.5 km away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.5 km away
Lynmore Primary School
Contributing · roll 618 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Westbrook School
Contributing · roll 473 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 2 · 3.7 km away
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7 · 4.1 km away
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Teen Parent Unit · 4.4 km away
Mokoia Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Owhata School
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Rotorua Lakes High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 640 · decile 5 · 4.8 km away
Te Ruapeka Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.82 | 14.48 | 6.91 | 9.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.08 | 14.18 | 5.42 | 9.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.67 | 11.07 | 2.27 | 9.75 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.78 | 10.97 | 2.88 | 7.76 |
| 🍂 May | 14.45 | 7.99 | 6.54 | 6.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.02 | 7.03 | 4.55 | 6.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.09 | 5.24 | 3.05 | 6.47 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.53 | 4.19 | 1.95 | 7.3 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.98 | 7.09 | 4.38 | 8.44 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.94 | 8.71 | 3.77 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.95 | 10.39 | 3.1 | 10.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.95 | 13.47 | 4.2 | 10.36 |
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