- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 2.9°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Airedale
Airedale is a North Otago farming locality in the Waitaki district, taking its name from the Yorkshire valley in the estate-naming tradition that North Otago's early runholders applied to their properties with the collective determination of a district that wanted its geography to sound more familiar than it was. The locality sits in the improved pastoral country that the North Otago downs support between Oamaru and the inland ranges.
The farming here runs the North Otago model: well-drained downs country with sheep, beef and arable cropping on the flat to rolling terrain, part of the Waitaki district's significant agricultural base. The North Otago landscape has the open, productive character of country where the farming has been done at scale for a long time: shelter belts, irrigation channels, and the orderly paddock management that profitable agriculture produces.
Airedale itself has a very small permanent population of farming families, with Oamaru's full range of services available at the driving distances that North Otago farming has always operated across. The school run to Oamaru is the district's established educational arrangement for communities at this distance from town.
The Kakanui Range's lower slopes are visible to the south, and the North Otago plains extend toward the coast to the east, giving the locality its characteristic combination of productive lowland and distant hill backdrop.
Is Airedale a good place to live?
Airedale is home to roughly 2,475 people across 19.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Airedale scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Airedale has 1 school in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $550K, and weekly rent typically sits around $304.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Airedale is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety88
- Amenities22
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space43
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Median HH Income
- $61K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Airedale?
- Airedale is in the Waitaki district of North Otago, in the improved downs country between Oamaru and the inland ranges, in the agricultural belt south and west of the town.
- What is Airedale like?
- Airedale is a small pastoral farming locality on the productive North Otago downs, with sheep, beef and arable cropping farming and Oamaru providing the nearest full services.
- Why is it called Airedale?
- Airedale takes its name from the Yorkshire valley of the same name, part of the estate-naming tradition of North Otago's early runholders who named their properties after familiar English and Scottish locations.
- What schools serve Airedale?
- Children from Airedale attend local district primary schools or Oamaru schools, with Waitaki Boys' and Girls' High Schools the secondary options.
- How do I get from Oamaru to Airedale?
- By car via the inland farming roads heading south and west from Oamaru through the North Otago downs country.
- Which schools are in zone for Airedale?
- Children living in Airedale are in zone for Papakaio School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Airedale?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Airedale
Schools in zone for Airedale
Children living in Airedale have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Papakaio School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 9
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School Zone Checker
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Airedale Weather
Current conditions: 2.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.69 | 10.61 | 1.48 | 11.29 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.36 | 10.19 | 1.51 | 10.95 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.06 | 7.74 | 2.41 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.9 | 6.13 | 1.99 | 7.93 |
| 🍂 May | 12.57 | 3.26 | 1.27 | 6.57 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.08 | 1.52 | 1.72 | 5.51 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.88 | 1.13 | 2.72 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.1 | 0.48 | 1.2 | 8.1 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.11 | 3.49 | 2.87 | 8.83 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.26 | 4.72 | 3.82 | 10.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.21 | 6.64 | 2.52 | 10.89 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.19 | 9.95 | 3.07 | 10.19 |
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