- Est. Median Value
- $329K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 79/100
- Green Space
- 15%
- Current Weather
- 3.2°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~46 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Tuatapere
Is Tuatapere a good place to live?
Tuatapere is home to roughly 2,073 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tuatapere scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 79/100 and 15% green space.
Schools: Tuatapere has 2 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 $329K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Tuatapere has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tuatapere 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
- Safety79
- Amenities40
- Schools43
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space49
- Community22
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $329K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $74K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.9%
- 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 Tuatapere
Schools in zone for Tuatapere
Children living in Tuatapere have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Tuatapere that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waiau Area School
Composite · roll 144 · decile 3 · 1.0 km away
Explore Tuatapere
Things to do(5)
Big Totara Tree
Bushman's Museum
Boundry Creek
Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track
Tuatapere scenic Reserve
Parks & green spaces(2)
Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track
Tuatapere scenic Reserve
Healthcare(1)
Tuatapere Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Tuatapere
Places to eat & drink(8)
Armore Coffee
Waiau Hotel
Tui Base Camp
Cafe & Bar Highway 99
Boundary Creek General Store
Slinky's Sourdough
Hungry Hippo
Tui Base Camp
Shops in Tuatapere
Shops(2)
Four Square Tuatapere
Greenmachine
Professional Services in Tuatapere
Professional services(2)
Aparima Accounting
FleckUniverse
Stay in Tuatapere
Places to stay(4)
Tuatapere Backpackers
Tuatapere Motel
Last Light Lodge Campground
Last Light Lodge
Tuatapere Weather
Current conditions: 3.2°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.36 | 10.45 | 4.56 | 9.65 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.52 | 10.26 | 5.71 | 9.72 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.33 | 8.23 | 7.26 | 7.79 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.47 | 7.78 | 4.83 | 6.61 |
| 🍂 May | 11.36 | 5.72 | 6.05 | 4.28 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.09 | 3.95 | 3.91 | 5.53 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.16 | 3.38 | 5.36 | 5.48 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.01 | 3.9 | 5.36 | 6.59 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.77 | 5.18 | 8.41 | 7.67 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.66 | 5.84 | 6.18 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.04 | 6.51 | 4.7 | 9.38 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.89 | 9.5 | 5.61 | 9.17 |
Tuatapere Community
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