- Est. Median Value
- $877K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 0.5°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Becks
Becks sits in the Ida Valley on the road between Omakau and St Bathans, and it is one of Central Otago's more refined exercises in rural minimalism: a cluster of houses, a hall, the Ida Valley Irrigation Scheme infrastructure, and the Otago schist and tussock landscape doing its best work in every direction. The population has been at equilibrium with the landscape's carrying capacity for most of the last century.
The locality runs on the pastoral and stone-fruit economy of the lower Ida Valley, where the irrigation that the upper Manuherikia's dams supply has turned the valley terraces into productive orchard and cropping country between the high-country stations. Becks is in the orchard belt's middle section, and the fruit that doesn't make it to the Cromwell packing sheds finds its way to roadside stalls along the valley road.
The Central Otago Rail Trail passes through the broader Ida Valley district, and the heritage goldfields circuit to St Bathans begins in the range above. The Ida Valley School serves the valley's primary years from its base in the broader Oturehua area, with secondary students running to Ranfurly.
The Old Dunstan Road - the original route from Dunedin to the goldfields - passes through this country, and the landscape has changed less since the 1860s than almost anywhere else in Otago.
Is Becks a good place to live?
Becks is home to roughly 69 people across 135.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Becks scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 9% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $877K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Becks has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 0.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Becks 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
- Safety91
- Amenities10
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space29
- Community56
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $877K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +14.2%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Becks?
- Becks is in the Ida Valley, Central Otago, on the road between Omakau and St Bathans, around 15 km northwest of Omakau in the Maniototo fringe.
- What is near Becks?
- St Bathans and the Blue Lake are 15 km northwest, the Central Otago Rail Trail passes through the broader valley, and the heritage Old Dunstan Road crosses the Raggedy Range nearby.
- What is the landscape like at Becks?
- Becks sits in the broad Ida Valley between schist ranges, with tussock high country above and irrigated orchards and farmland on the terraces, classic Central Otago interior scenery.
- Is there fruit growing near Becks?
- The Ida Valley irrigation scheme supports stone fruit and cropping on the lower terraces around Becks, with orchards between the high-country stations and roadside stalls operating in season.
- How do I get from Omakau to Becks?
- By car, around 15 minutes northwest via the Becks Road through the lower Ida Valley.
- What is the postcode for Becks?
- The postcode for Becks is 9377.
- How much do houses cost in Becks?
- The estimated median property value in Becks is $877K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
Explore Becks
Things to do(1)
Wildlife refuge
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Becks
Places to eat & drink(1)
White Horse Hotel
Stay in Becks
Places to stay(1)
Becks White Horse Hotel
Becks Weather
Current conditions: 0.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.81 | 10.51 | 2.25 | 12.09 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.82 | 9.89 | 2.49 | 11.93 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.64 | 6.94 | 2.89 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.48 | 5.49 | 2.55 | 8.18 |
| 🍂 May | 10.74 | 2.44 | 2.23 | 6.52 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.46 | 0.12 | 1.45 | 5.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.73 | -0.73 | 2.06 | 6.32 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.96 | -0.42 | 1.76 | 8.11 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.95 | 1.78 | 5.01 | 9.27 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.29 | 3.59 | 4.09 | 10.57 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.96 | 6.04 | 2.3 | 12.09 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.9 | 9.82 | 3.18 | 12.24 |
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