- Est. Median Value
- $582K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 24%
- Current Weather
- 6.6°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Colac Bay/Ōraka
Is Colac Bay/Ōraka a good place to live?
Colac Bay/Ōraka is home to roughly 1,710 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Colac Bay/Ōraka scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 24% green space.
Schools: Colac Bay/Ōraka 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 $582K, and weekly rent typically sits around $304.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Colac Bay/Ōraka 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
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability64
- Green space79
- Community33
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $582K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Median HH Income
- $59K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.6%
- 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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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Colac Bay/Ōraka
Schools in zone for Colac Bay/Ōraka
Children living in Colac Bay/Ōraka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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Stay in Colac Bay/Ōraka
Places to stay(3)
Colac Bay / Oraka camping area
Colac Bay Tavern & Camping Ground
Colac Bay Holiday Park
Colac Bay/Ōraka Weather
Current conditions: 6.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.1 | 11.66 | 4.29 | 10.61 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.51 | 11.64 | 4.87 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.8 | 9.76 | 5.16 | 8.2 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.69 | 9.13 | 4.42 | 6.77 |
| 🍂 May | 12.04 | 7.3 | 4.11 | 4.56 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.44 | 4.89 | 3.92 | 5.43 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.82 | 5.08 | 4 | 5.57 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.52 | 5.01 | 3.75 | 6.88 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.13 | 6.36 | 5.4 | 7.89 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.6 | 7.05 | 4.98 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.89 | 8.24 | 3.51 | 10.1 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.3 | 10.57 | 5.03 | 9.73 |
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