- Est. Median Value
- $925K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $208/wk
- Safety Score
- 19/100
- Green Space
- 97%
- Current Weather
- 13.8°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~106 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island)
Is Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island) a good place to live?
Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island) is home to roughly 1,254 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island) scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 19/100 and 97% green space.
Schools: Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island) 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 $925K, and weekly rent typically sits around $208.
Lifestyle: Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island) has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 13.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island) 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
- Safety19
- Amenities78
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport30
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $925K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $208/wk
- Median HH Income
- $49K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +32.4%
- 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 Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island)
Schools in zone for Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island)
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island). The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island). 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island) that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Okiwi School
Full Primary · roll 32 · decile 5 · 4.9 km away
Explore Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island)
Things to do(9)
Wooden Horse
Kauri Dam
Kauri Tree
Remains of Kauri mill
Kauri dams
Oreville Stamping Battery
Claris Sports and Social Club
Great Barrier Island Sports and Social Club Inc
Hooked On Barrier Charters
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island)
Places to eat & drink(18)
The Pah Beach Café
Claris Texas
Hooked on Barrier
Port Fitzroy Burger Bar
Tryphena Social Club
Mulberry Grove Restaurant Cafe Takeaways
Wild Rose Cafe
Currach Irish Pub
Barrier Social Club
The Currach Irish Pub
Barrier Social Club Inc
Pa Beach Cafe
Aotea Roast Company
My Fat Puku
Aotea Brewing
Port Fitzroy Boat Club
Angsana Thai Restaurant
Aotea Brewing Company Ltd
Tradies & Services in Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island)
Tradies & services(1)
Aotea Early Learning Centre
Shops in Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island)
Shops(6)
Claris Store
Motu Community Native Plant Nursery
NZ Post Centre Claris
Stonewall Store and Bottle Store
The Rocks Aotea
The Rocks Bottle Store
Beauty & Fitness in Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island)
Beauty & fitness(4)
Claris Sports and Social Club
Great Barrier Island Sports and Social Club Inc
Hooked On Barrier Charters
Sven's Island
Professional Services in Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island)
Professional services(2)
DM Hotel Marketing - Damien & Marie
Tryphena House
Stay in Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island)
Places to stay(18)
Fitzroy House
Stray Possum Lodge
Bay Lodge Cottage
Puriri Bay Retreat
Aotea Lodge
The Crossroads Backpackers Lodge
Great Barrier Lodge
Shoal Bay Lodge
Pigeons Lodge
Sunset Waterfront Lodge
Alice's Seaside Cottages
Gooseberry Flat Beach
Manuka Lodge
Barrier Oasis Lodge
Orama
WaiOra Beach Retreat
Medlands Beach Backpackers & Villas
Mount Saint Paul Estate
Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island) Weather
Current conditions: 13.8°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.31 | 16.36 | 6.35 | 10.27 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.41 | 16.08 | 6.45 | 10.48 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.87 | 14.57 | 1.47 | 10.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.69 | 14.37 | 3.01 | 8.82 |
| 🍂 May | 15.21 | 12.14 | 3.85 | 8.26 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.8 | 10.93 | 3.49 | 7.65 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.69 | 9.74 | 4.6 | 7.87 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.51 | 8.89 | 2.77 | 8.81 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.26 | 10.35 | 3.95 | 9.94 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.04 | 11.26 | 3.25 | 10.53 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.97 | 12.35 | 2.54 | 11.66 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.57 | 14.78 | 3.31 | 11.97 |
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