- Est. Median Value
- $609K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $230/wk
- Safety Score
- 45/100
- Green Space
- 88%
- Current Weather
- 9.8°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~80 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Tongapōrutu
Is Tongapōrutu a good place to live?
Tongapōrutu is home to roughly 116 people across 126.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tongapōrutu scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 45/100 and 88% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $609K, and weekly rent typically sits around $230.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tongapōrutu 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
- Safety45
- Amenities27
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport21
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $609K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $230/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.5%
- 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 postcode for Tongapōrutu?
- The postcode for Tongapōrutu is 4378.
- What is the population of Tongapōrutu?
- Tongapōrutu has 116 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Tongapōrutu?
- The estimated median property value in Tongapōrutu is $609K. Median weekly rent is $230/week.
- Where is Tongapōrutu?
- Tongapōrutu is in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
- Is Tongapōrutu a good place to live?
- Tongapōrutu scores 43/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Tongapōrutu Weather
Current conditions: 9.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.09 | 14.22 | 7.67 | 10.28 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.97 | 13.26 | 5.42 | 10.77 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.75 | 10.83 | 5.35 | 9.93 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.38 | 10.7 | 5.12 | 8.37 |
| 🍂 May | 14.39 | 8.37 | 6.03 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.39 | 7.33 | 3.59 | 7.38 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.07 | 6.24 | 4.27 | 7.08 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.82 | 5.28 | 8.01 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.85 | 7.47 | 7.6 | 9.13 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.01 | 8.5 | 7.66 | 10.03 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.63 | 10.16 | 5.48 | 10.5 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.22 | 12.51 | 6.02 | 10.3 |
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