- Est. Median Value
- $514K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 13.3°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Awamoko
Awamoko is a locality in the Waitaki district's inland valleys, where the Awamoko Creek drains the lower Kakanui Range country toward the North Otago plains. The Māori name refers to the creek and the valley it runs through, one of the inland water systems that the North Otago farming district depends on for the irrigation that makes the downs productive at the scale the Waitaki district operates.
The limestone country around Awamoko is the beginning of the geological character that becomes more pronounced further south toward Duntroon and the Waitaki Valley's cave and rock art sites. The soft limestone that the Māori used as a drawing surface at sites throughout this region is present in the Awamoko area, and the broader Waitaki Valley's rock art heritage begins in this hill country.
The permanent population is the farming families on the surrounding stations, with Oamaru providing the full service centre at the distance that inland North Otago requires. The Kakanui Valley road system connects the locality to the coastal town, and the farming economy provides the operational reason for the community's existence.
Children from Awamoko attend district primary schools, with the secondary run to Oamaru's colleges. The locality name is the creek's, the creek is the landscape's, and the landscape has been supporting farming families here since the 1850s.
Is Awamoko a good place to live?
Awamoko is home to roughly 109 people across 45.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Awamoko scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 6% green space.
Schools: Awamoko 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 $514K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Awamoko has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 13.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Awamoko 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety88
- Amenities10
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability73
- Green space20
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $514K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.5%
- 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 Awamoko?
- Awamoko is in the Waitaki district's inland country, in the Awamoko Creek valley on the lower slopes of the Kakanui Range, between Oamaru and Duntroon.
- What is Awamoko like?
- Awamoko is a small farming locality in the limestone hill country between the North Otago plains and the Waitaki Valley, with pastoral farming and the beginnings of the limestone landscape that continues south toward Duntroon.
- Is there rock art near Awamoko?
- The broader Waitaki Valley limestone country around Awamoko is part of the region that holds significant Māori rock art sites; the main publicly accessible sites are at Takiroa near Duntroon, around 30 minutes south.
- What schools serve Awamoko?
- Children from Awamoko attend local district primary schools, with secondary students at Waitaki Boys' or Girls' High Schools in Oamaru.
- How do I get from Oamaru to Awamoko?
- By car via the inland Kakanui Valley road heading south toward Duntroon, around 20 to 30 minutes from Oamaru.
- Which schools are in zone for Awamoko?
- Children living in Awamoko 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 Awamoko?
- 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 Awamoko
Schools in zone for Awamoko
Children living in Awamoko 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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Explore Awamoko
Things to do(1)
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Parks & green spaces
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Healthcare
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Awamoko Weather
Current conditions: 13.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.02 | 11.31 | 1.59 | 11.28 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.72 | 10.92 | 1.55 | 10.97 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.57 | 8.41 | 2.43 | 9.08 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.46 | 7 | 1.79 | 7.93 |
| 🍂 May | 13.18 | 4.11 | 1.49 | 6.53 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.78 | 2.47 | 1.85 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.53 | 2.03 | 2.69 | 6.66 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.68 | 1.34 | 1.23 | 8.04 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.68 | 4.21 | 2.78 | 8.91 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.75 | 5.5 | 3.63 | 10.2 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.79 | 7.4 | 2.96 | 10.91 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.61 | 10.56 | 3.33 | 10.27 |
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