Living in Rotorua
Rotorua is a large place in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, home to 65,901 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 5%, #16 of 350), climate-conscious movers (top 6%, #21 of 410), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 17%, #91 of 546).
Residents65,901
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport180 km (Auckland International)
Nearest city of 100k+50 km
Within 30 km79,800 people
Sea coast47 km
Lake shore1 km (Lake Rotorua/Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe)
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 170 m
Nearest large lakeLake Rotorua, 1.1 km
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to Wellington373 km
Within 10 km76,311 people
LandscapeNew Zealand, Polynesia
Winter daylight14 h 49 min, sunset 8:38
See Rotorua on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rotorua
- The landscape belongs to New Zealand.
- Lake Rotorua is 1.1 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 49 min and sets around 8:38; in late June it sets around 7:02.
How Rotorua ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in New Zealand. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In New Zealand | In Bay of Plenty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #77 of 423 | #9 of 19 | Map |
| Low-income household | 44 | #175 of 295 | #10 of 16 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #98 of 241 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #83 of 167 | #5 of 9 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #101 of 337 | #6 of 14 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #127 of 337 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #16 of 350 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 67 | #115 of 195 | #5 of 11 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 47 | #175 of 241 | #11 of 12 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #220 of 410 | #8 of 20 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 25 | #132 of 195 | #8 of 11 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #212 of 337 | #8 of 14 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 59 | #243 of 578 | #16 of 29 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 54 | #258 of 546 | #9 of 28 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #91 of 546 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 54 | #169 of 578 | #11 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #104 of 546 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #248 of 630 | #8 of 33 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #21 of 410 | #1 of 20 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #146 of 395 | #4 of 20 | Map |
| Business owner | 20 | #244 of 410 | #12 of 20 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ngongotaha 7 km
- Tokoroa 35 km
- Kawerau 40 km
- Te Puke 41 km
- Bethlehem 51 km
- Tauranga 51 km
- Otumoetai 53 km
- Mount Maunganui 56 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.