- Est. Median Value
- $544K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $490/wk
- Safety Score
- 28/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 10.2°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~97 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waerenga/Mission Bay
Is Waerenga/Mission Bay a good place to live?
Waerenga/Mission Bay is home to roughly 1,167 people across 0.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waerenga/Mission Bay scores 35 out of 100, with a safety score of 28/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Waerenga/Mission Bay has 4 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 $544K, and weekly rent typically sits around $490.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waerenga/Mission 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
- Safety28
- Amenities40
- Schools49
- Housing Affordability69
- Green space10
- Community10
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $544K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $490/wk
- Median HH Income
- $110K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +13.1%
- 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 Waerenga/Mission Bay?
- Children living in Waerenga/Mission Bay are in zone for Rotorua Boys' High School, Rotorua Girls' High School, John Paul College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Waerenga/Mission Bay?
- 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 population of Waerenga/Mission Bay?
- Waerenga/Mission Bay has 1,167 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Waerenga/Mission Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Waerenga/Mission Bay is $544K. Median weekly rent is $490/week.
- Where is Waerenga/Mission Bay?
- Waerenga/Mission Bay is in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
- Is Waerenga/Mission Bay a good place to live?
- Waerenga/Mission Bay scores 35/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waerenga/Mission Bay
Schools in zone for Waerenga/Mission Bay
Children living in Waerenga/Mission 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
John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1103 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waerenga/Mission 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 Waerenga/Mission Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Whangamarino School
Full Primary · roll 134 · decile 2 · 3.4 km away
Waerenga/Mission Bay Weather
Current conditions: 10.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.83 | 14.59 | 8.54 | 9.26 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.31 | 14.51 | 6.35 | 9.47 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.89 | 11.52 | 2.37 | 9.84 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.07 | 11.18 | 3.67 | 7.87 |
| 🍂 May | 13.83 | 8.56 | 8.47 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.44 | 7.46 | 5.48 | 6.75 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.51 | 5.87 | 3.26 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.84 | 5.14 | 2.37 | 7.69 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.24 | 7.43 | 4.26 | 8.7 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.07 | 8.87 | 4.6 | 9.76 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.04 | 10.61 | 3.7 | 10.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.9 | 13.52 | 5.1 | 10.52 |
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