- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 94%
- Current Weather
- 3.8°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Ben Omar
Is Ben Omar a good place to live?
Ben Omar is home to roughly 1,674 people. 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 3.8°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
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
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Ben Omar Weather
Current conditions: 3.8°C, few 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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