- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 94%
- Current Weather
- -0.4°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Ben Omar
Is Ben Omar a good place to live?
Ben Omar is home to roughly 1,674 people across 44.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ben Omar scores 60 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 94% green space.
Schools: Ben Omar 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 $380.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is -0.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ben Omar 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
- Safety85
- Amenities22
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.5%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Ben Omar?
- Children living in Ben Omar are in zone for Craighead Diocesan School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ben Omar?
- 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.
- What is the postcode for Ben Omar?
- The postcode for Ben Omar is 9412.
- What is the population of Ben Omar?
- Ben Omar has 1,674 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Ben Omar?
- The estimated median property value in Ben Omar is $550K. Median weekly rent is $380/week.
- Where is Ben Omar?
- Ben Omar is in Waitaki, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Ben Omar a good place to live?
- Ben Omar scores 60/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ben Omar
Schools in zone for Ben Omar
Children living in Ben Omar have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ben Omar. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Ben Omar Weather
Current conditions: -0.4°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.97 | 12.54 | 2.83 | 12.05 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.78 | 11.58 | 2.54 | 11.61 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.29 | 8.52 | 2.71 | 9.7 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.66 | 7.22 | 2.8 | 8.3 |
| 🍂 May | 10.68 | 3.72 | 2.38 | 6.44 |
| ❄️ Jun | 6.38 | 1.21 | 1.47 | 4.91 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.41 | -0.24 | 1.53 | 6.08 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.39 | 0.35 | 2.38 | 7.7 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.43 | 2.78 | 5.6 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.64 | 4.38 | 4.8 | 10.3 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.93 | 7.87 | 2.62 | 11.91 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.38 | 11.34 | 3.06 | 12.08 |
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