Calingunee vs Tarawera
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarawera (919) sits above Calingunee (887). Calingunee skews owner-occupied (117%), Tarawera runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Calingunee and Tarawera side by side
| Measure | Calingunee | Tarawera |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 117.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 57.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 887 | 919 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 18 | 69 |
| Median age | 58 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 546 mm | 512 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.4°C | 34.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Tarawera edges out on average school ICSEA (919 vs 887). Calingunee also has a higher family-household share (117% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Calingunee vs Tarawera: common questions
Does Calingunee or Tarawera have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarawera scores 919 vs 887 in Calingunee. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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