- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 2.9°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Black Point
Black Point is a coastal locality on the North Otago coast between Oamaru and the Waitaki River mouth, where the shoreline has the rocky reef character that the North Otago coast presents south of the limestone headlands. The name refers to the dark-coloured rock point that extends into the sea here, one of the geographical features that early navigators and settlers named for the navigational significance rather than the poetic potential.
The coast at Black Point is the North Otago shoreline at its most typical: reef-edged bays with the sea running over the wave-cut platform, accessed from the farmland above on tracks that the fishing community has maintained for generations. The local fishing off the rocky outcrops produces the blue cod, crayfish and pāua that the North Otago coast supports, and the access points along this stretch of coast are known to the local community with the specificity that productive fishing grounds reward.
The permanent population in the Black Point locality is small, the coastal and farming families who occupy the properties between Oamaru and the Waitaki River mouth. The broader coastal strip here is part of the Waitaki district's increasingly recognised natural heritage, with the Māori rock art and moa-bone sites of the broader Waitaki area placing this coast in a significant archaeological context.
Oamaru's services are the nearest full option for the locality.
Is Black Point a good place to live?
Black Point is home to roughly 1,221 people across 9.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Black Point scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 10% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $550K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Black Point has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Black Point 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
- Safety82
- Amenities10
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space34
- Community67
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- 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 Black Point?
- Black Point is on the North Otago coast, south of Oamaru between the town and the Waitaki River mouth, where dark-coloured reef rock extends into the sea.
- What is Black Point like?
- Black Point is a rocky coastal locality on the North Otago shoreline, with reef fishing access, wave-cut platforms and the characteristic coastal character of the Waitaki district's southern coast.
- Is there fishing at Black Point?
- The reef and rocky coast at Black Point provides access for blue cod, crayfish and pāua fishing, known to the local community for productive spots on the North Otago shoreline.
- What is near Black Point?
- Oamaru is the nearest full service centre, and the Waitaki River mouth's broader coastal heritage area is nearby, with the Māori rock art sites of the region accessible at Takiroa near Duntroon.
- How do I get from Oamaru to Black Point?
- By car south on State Highway 1 toward the Waitaki River, then via coastal access roads to the Black Point shoreline.
- What is the postcode for Black Point?
- The postcode for Black Point is 9494.
- What is the population of Black Point?
- Black Point has 1,221 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
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Parks & green spaces
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Black Point Weather
Current conditions: 2.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.2 | 11.12 | 1.49 | 10.58 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.72 | 10.85 | 1.35 | 10.6 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.74 | 8.61 | 2.25 | 8.91 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.41 | 6.97 | 1.81 | 7.81 |
| 🍂 May | 12.85 | 4.35 | 1.44 | 6.42 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.42 | 2.53 | 1.99 | 5.42 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.91 | 2.04 | 2.54 | 6.52 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.27 | 1.53 | 1.4 | 7.99 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.28 | 4.19 | 3.16 | 8.87 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.61 | 5.52 | 3.66 | 10.03 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.9 | 7.43 | 2.85 | 10.54 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.69 | 10.43 | 3.77 | 9.56 |
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