- Est. Median Value
- $578K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $220/wk
- Safety Score
- 28/100
- Green Space
- 36%
- Current Weather
- 3.3°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~97 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Waiotapu
Is Waiotapu a good place to live?
Waiotapu is home to roughly 1,854 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waiotapu scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 28/100 and 36% green space.
Schools: Waiotapu 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 $578K, and weekly rent typically sits around $220.
Lifestyle: Waiotapu has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waiotapu 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
- Safety28
- Amenities28
- Schools49
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $578K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $220/wk
- Median HH Income
- $102K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.9%
- 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 Waiotapu
Schools in zone for Waiotapu
Children living in Waiotapu 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
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waiotapu. 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 Waiotapu
Things to do(8)
Thermal area
Lady Knox Geyser
Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Sulphur Mounds
The Weather Pool
Kerosene Creek
Kerosene Creek
Devil's Bath
Parks & green spaces(2)
Kerosene Creek
Devil's Bath
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Waiotapu
Places to eat & drink(2)
Geyser Café
Waiotapu Tavern
Waiotapu Weather
Current conditions: 3.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21 | 12.64 | 5.1 | 9.25 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.16 | 12.27 | 4.58 | 9.46 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.59 | 8.67 | 2.39 | 9.84 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.76 | 8.78 | 1.98 | 7.73 |
| 🍂 May | 13.24 | 5.81 | 4.1 | 6.79 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.66 | 4.9 | 3.86 | 6.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.55 | 2.89 | 2.69 | 6.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11 | 2.09 | 2.3 | 7.6 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.84 | 5.16 | 4.14 | 8.83 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.86 | 6.41 | 3.39 | 9.79 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.87 | 8.28 | 3.4 | 10.49 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.03 | 11.46 | 4.28 | 10.53 |
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