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The 7 best suburbs in Tauranga: Ranked by locals
Where to live in T-town
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Discover Tauranga's best suburbs for your lifestyle and budget. Matua is a top pick for its quiet, desirable setting, while Bethlehem is popular with families and retirees. Otumoetai offers great value and an easy commute.
Other highly-ranked areas include the vibrant beach suburb of Papamoa and the iconic but pricey Mount Maunganui. Before deciding, be mindful of Tauranga's heavy traffic, check school zones, and watch out for leaky homes, which are common in the area.
Must-know before buying or renting in Tauranga
How did we come up with our rankings?
Tuaranga features may peninsulas, which looks beautiful, but makes traffic tricky
1. Matua
2. Bethlehem
3. Otumoetai
Papamoa features 55km of white sand coastline.
4. Papamoa
5. Mount Maunganui
6. Tauranga Central
Brookfield in the foreground - Mount Maunganui in the background.
7. Brookfield
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