- Est. Median Value
- $640K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 47%
- Current Weather
- 4.4°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waimangu
Is Waimangu a good place to live?
Waimangu is home to roughly 1,875 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waimangu scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 47% green space.
Schools: Waimangu 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 $640K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Waimangu has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 4.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waimangu 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
- Safety48
- Amenities10
- Schools49
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $640K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.6%
- 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 Waimangu
Schools in zone for Waimangu
Children living in Waimangu 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 Waimangu. 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.
Explore Waimangu
Things to do(3)
Waimangu Volcanic & Thermal Valley
Hot Water Beach
Dirt World Pukemara
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Waimangu
Places to eat & drink(2)
Waimangu Local Store & Cafe
Waimangu Local Store & Café
Beauty & Fitness in Waimangu
Beauty & fitness(1)
Dirt World Pukemara
Stay in Waimangu
Places to stay(2)
Hot Water Beach Campsite
Lake Okaro Campsite
Waimangu Weather
Current conditions: 4.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.15 | 12.36 | 4.19 | 10.32 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.19 | 12.69 | 5.55 | 9.53 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.97 | 9.58 | 3.01 | 9.89 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.77 | 8.9 | 1.86 | 8.03 |
| 🍂 May | 13.57 | 6.43 | 4.64 | 6.94 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.53 | 5.39 | 4.7 | 6.07 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.68 | 3.93 | 4.33 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.36 | 3.25 | 2.66 | 7.39 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.32 | 5.3 | 4.83 | 8.42 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.39 | 6.45 | 4.39 | 9.45 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.57 | 8.8 | 4.45 | 10.38 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.44 | 11.47 | 4.35 | 10.04 |
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