- Est. Median Value
- $504K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $314/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 90%
- Current Weather
- 5.0°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Whakarewarewa
Is Whakarewarewa a good place to live?
Whakarewarewa is home to roughly 873 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whakarewarewa scores 67 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 90% green space.
Schools: Whakarewarewa has 9 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 $504K, and weekly rent typically sits around $314.
Lifestyle: Whakarewarewa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 5.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whakarewarewa 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
- Amenities100
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $504K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $314/wk
- Median HH Income
- $94K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +13.2%
- 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 Whakarewarewa
Schools in zone for Whakarewarewa
Children living in Whakarewarewa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Western Heights High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1229 · decile 4
Rotorua Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1176 · decile 3
Rotorua Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 662
Rotorua Lakes High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 640 · decile 5
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7
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 Whakarewarewa. 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 Whakarewarewa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Whakarewarewa School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Teen Parent Unit · 4.5 km away
Lynmore Primary School
Contributing · roll 618 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Explore Whakarewarewa
Things to do(17)
Whakarewarewa Living village
Pohutu Geyser
Thermal area
Mud Pools
Mountain Bike Rotorua
Redwood Altitude
Glowworm Dell
Penny Haka Gallery
Titokorangi/Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest
Te pūtake o tawa
Dodzy Skills Park
Rotorua Golf Club
Redwoods Treewalk
Rotorua BMX Club
Tuned Rotorua
Mountain Bike Rotorua
Run The Forest
Parks & green spaces(4)
Titokorangi/Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest
Te pūtake o tawa
Dodzy Skills Park
Redwoods Treewalk
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Whakarewarewa
Places to eat & drink(11)
Grounded
Trail Kitchen
Eastwood
Wheelhouse Coffee
Pinoy Tres Cuisine
Wild Bean Cafe
Peppers Cafe
Stolen Bike Catering Ltd
Shadehouse Cafe
Chapmans Restaurant & Bar
McDonald's
Tradies & Services in Whakarewarewa
Tradies & services(10)
Advantage Tyre Solutions Rotorua
Alpeco Limited
Bradbrook Design
Craftsmen Homes
Creative Craftsmen
Haua Engineering
Macfarlane Autos
Rotorua Performance and Mechanical
Rotorua Tree Experts Ltd
Tranquility Spa & Pool Centre
Shops in Whakarewarewa
Shops(4)
CNI Forest Management Ltd.
Palmers Rotorua
PestStop
Stratco Rotorua
Beauty & Fitness in Whakarewarewa
Beauty & fitness(8)
Hair by Teegan
Honey Comb
Mountain Bike Rotorua
Prue Hair Design
Rotorua BMX Club
Rotorua Golf Club
Run The Forest
Tuned Rotorua
Professional Services in Whakarewarewa
Professional services(3)
Cylinder Test Centre Rotorua
Tracey Scott - Rotorua Photographer
Waratah Forestry Services
Stay in Whakarewarewa
Places to stay(16)
Birchwood Spa Motel
Pohutu Lodge
Rotorua Mini Suites
Alpin Motel
Greenview Motel
Imperial Hotel
The Greenkeeper's Cottage
Kārearea Nest
Holiday Inn Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Pohutu Lodge Motel
Rotorua Motor Lodge
Atsala Apartment Stay
SilverOaks Hotel Geyserland
Whakarewarewa Weather
Current conditions: 5.0°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.04 | 12.93 | 5.94 | 9.47 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.3 | 12.57 | 5.11 | 9.47 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.8 | 9.06 | 2.59 | 9.87 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.97 | 9.26 | 2.58 | 7.79 |
| 🍂 May | 13.57 | 6.4 | 5.72 | 6.87 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.11 | 5.43 | 4.32 | 6.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.13 | 3.64 | 2.81 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.59 | 2.44 | 1.87 | 7.43 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.14 | 5.63 | 4.09 | 8.64 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.11 | 7.15 | 3.5 | 9.73 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.1 | 8.9 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.15 | 12.03 | 4.24 | 10.55 |
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