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Flinton vs Tarawera

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Flinton (950) sits above Tarawera (919). Flinton skews owner-occupied (64%), Tarawera runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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Flinton and Tarawera side by side

MeasureFlintonTarawera
Renting
Owner occupied64.0%50.0%
Renter occupied–57.0%
Schools
Schools nearby12
Average ICSEA950919
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2969
Median age4434
Climate
Annual rainfall547 mm512 mm
Mean max, January34.8°C34.6°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
Flinton edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 919). Tarawera also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Flinton vs Tarawera: common questions

Does Flinton or Tarawera have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flinton scores 950 vs 919 in Tarawera. 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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