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Tarawera vs Flinton

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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Tarawera and Flinton side by side

MeasureTaraweraFlinton
Renting
Owner occupied50.0%64.0%
Renter occupied57.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby21
Average ICSEA919950
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population6929
Median age3444
Climate
Annual rainfall512 mm547 mm
Mean max, January34.6°C34.8°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.

Tarawera vs Flinton: common questions

Does Tarawera or Flinton 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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