- Est. Median Value
- $487K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 3.1°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Island Cliff
Island Cliff is a locality in the North Otago farming country between Oamaru and the inland Waitaki district, in the hill and down land where the improved pasture meets the limestone country beginning its approach from the south. The name refers to a limestone formation in the locality, one of the isolated cliff features that the North Otago and Waitaki district's geology deposits in the agricultural landscape with the regularity of geological punctuation.
The farming around Island Cliff is the North Otago character: sheep and beef on the hill country, arable and dairy on the better flats, and the irrigation infrastructure that the Waitaki scheme provides underpinning the productive capacity of the downs. The limestone outcrop that gives the locality its name would be locally remarkable in a landscape that didn't increasingly present similar formations toward Duntroon and the valley's fossil country.
The permanent population is the farming families on the surrounding properties, with Oamaru's full services available at the distances that North Otago farming accepts. The school run to Oamaru covers the educational requirements, and the farming community's social infrastructure provides the rest.
Island Cliff is the kind of locality that earns its place on the map through the patient accumulation of farming seasons rather than through any event that the wider district pauses to notice.
Is Island Cliff a good place to live?
Island Cliff is home to roughly 144 people across 68.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Island Cliff scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 4% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $487K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Island Cliff has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Island Cliff 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 Affordability77
- Green space12
- Community44
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $487K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.6%
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Island Cliff?
- Island Cliff is in the North Otago farming country between Oamaru and the inland Waitaki district, in the hill and down land of the Waitaki district's northern farming zone.
- What is Island Cliff like?
- Island Cliff is a small pastoral farming locality in North Otago, named for a limestone formation, with the improved downs farming and hill grazing character typical of the Waitaki district.
- Why is it called Island Cliff?
- The name refers to an isolated limestone cliff formation in the locality, one of the geological features that the North Otago and Waitaki district's limestone country deposits in the agricultural landscape.
- What schools serve Island Cliff?
- Children from Island Cliff attend local North Otago district schools, with secondary students at Waitaki Boys' or Girls' High Schools in Oamaru.
- How do I get from Oamaru to Island Cliff?
- By car via the inland farming roads from Oamaru into the Waitaki district's hill country.
- What is the postcode for Island Cliff?
- The postcode for Island Cliff is 9491.
- What is the population of Island Cliff?
- Island Cliff has 144 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
Explore Island Cliff
Things to do(1)
Narnia - movie location
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.
Island Cliff Weather
Current conditions: 3.1°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.35 | 11.12 | 1.87 | 10.55 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.42 | 10.54 | 1.49 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.53 | 8.18 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.34 | 6.35 | 1.73 | 7.95 |
| 🍂 May | 12.57 | 3.63 | 1.23 | 6.67 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.89 | 1.62 | 1.71 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.61 | 1.12 | 2.25 | 6.62 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.14 | 0.9 | 1.24 | 8.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.38 | 3.6 | 3.15 | 9.27 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.81 | 5.27 | 3.78 | 10.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.19 | 7.17 | 2.82 | 10.82 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.06 | 10.14 | 3.85 | 9.9 |
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