- Est. Median Value
- $1.01M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 32%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Chatto Creek
Chatto Creek is a Manuherikia Valley locality where the creek of the same name comes down from the Hawkdun Range to join the river, and the main temporal marker in its recent history is the Chatto Creek Tavern, which has been the social anchor of the upper Manuherikia since the gold rush and continues this service with the loyalty of an institution that knows its community would notice its absence.
The locality sits between Omakau and the Dunstan goldfields country to the north, in the valley farming land that alternates between tussock runs and irrigated orchard terraces. The Central Otago Rail Trail passes through the valley nearby, and the tavern has operated as a Rail Trail waypoint with the efficiency of a pub that has always understood its geographic advantage.
The population is in the low dozens in the residential sense, the farming families and the tavern's staff constituting the year-round community, with the Rail Trail cyclists and the surrounding station hands providing the seasonal variation. Stone fruit from the nearby orchards runs the roadside economy in summer, and the Hawkdun Range's tussock face provides the backdrop that makes the valley floor look intentionally composed.
Omakau School is the local primary option; Alexandra and Ranfurly share the secondary catchment.
Is Chatto Creek a good place to live?
Chatto Creek is home to roughly 109 people across 214.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Chatto Creek scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 32% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $1.01M, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Chatto Creek has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Chatto Creek 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 Affordability37
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.01M
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Chatto Creek?
- Chatto Creek is in the Manuherikia Valley, Central Otago, on the Central Otago Rail Trail between Omakau and the Lauder area, around 15 km north of Alexandra.
- What is the Chatto Creek Tavern?
- The Chatto Creek Tavern is a historic valley pub that has served the Manuherikia community since the gold rush era, now also operating as a popular Central Otago Rail Trail stop with food and accommodation.
- Is Chatto Creek on the Rail Trail?
- Yes. The Central Otago Rail Trail passes through the Manuherikia Valley near Chatto Creek, with the tavern a regular stop for cyclists travelling between Alexandra and the Maniototo.
- What is near Chatto Creek?
- Omakau is the nearest service centre, around 10 km north. Ophir's heritage village is nearby, and the Hawkdun Range rises above the western valley wall.
- How do I get from Alexandra to Chatto Creek?
- By car, around 15 minutes north via the Manuherikia Road. By bike on the Central Otago Rail Trail, around 2 to 3 hours from Alexandra.
- What is the postcode for Chatto Creek?
- The postcode for Chatto Creek is 9393.
- What is the population of Chatto Creek?
- Chatto Creek has 109 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
Explore Chatto Creek
Things to do(1)
Chatto Creek Station
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 Chatto Creek
Places to eat & drink(1)
Chatto Creek Tavern
Beauty & Fitness in Chatto Creek
Beauty & fitness(1)
SUZY LEE Artistry
Professional Services in Chatto Creek
Professional services(1)
Shakawat Entertainment
Stay in Chatto Creek
Places to stay(1)
Chatto Creek Tavern
Chatto Creek Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.19 | 9.82 | 2.4 | 11.84 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.12 | 9.02 | 2.35 | 11.69 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.15 | 6.11 | 2.73 | 9.85 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.77 | 4.42 | 2.58 | 8.01 |
| 🍂 May | 9.67 | 1.46 | 2.47 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Jun | 6.39 | -0.76 | 1.56 | 5.49 |
| ❄️ Jul | 5.76 | -1.69 | 2.27 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 7.96 | -1.6 | 2.02 | 7.89 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.24 | 0.82 | 4.91 | 8.99 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.62 | 2.51 | 4.47 | 10.35 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.44 | 5.07 | 2.18 | 11.85 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 9 | 3.85 | 12 |
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