- Est. Median Value
- $900K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $154/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 5.5°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Kokonga
Kokonga is a Maniototo locality on the northern plain where the broad tussock basin narrows toward the Kyeburn and the Hawkdun Range country above. The Māori name applies to the bend or turning point in the landscape, one of the navigational references that the Interior Otago travelling routes used, and the locality sits at the northern edge of the flat Maniototo where the plain's characteristic wide-open character begins to compress.
The farming around Kokonga is the Maniototo model: merino sheep and beef cattle on the tussock country, with the hay paddocks and the cropping that the better valley flats support providing the winter feed that the high-country runs depend on. The Maniototo's cold, dry climate is the context for everything: the frost hollows that produce the natural ice rinks, the clear Central Otago skies, and the short but productive growing season.
The Otago Central Rail Trail passes through the northern Maniototo district, and Ranfurly, the Maniototo's main centre, is around 25 minutes south. Patearoa and the upper Maniototo communities sit to the north. The Kokonga school has the small roll and community significance that rural Maniototo schools maintain through the deliberate effort of communities that understand what they'd lose if the school closed.
Kokonga School serves the local primary years; Ranfurly College handles the secondary run.
Is Kokonga a good place to live?
Kokonga is home to roughly 1,731 people across 112.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kokonga scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 6% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $900K, and weekly rent typically sits around $154.
Lifestyle: Kokonga has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 5.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kokonga 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 Affordability42
- Green space19
- Community78
- Transport10
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $900K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $154/wk
- Median HH Income
- $61K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.9%
- 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 Kokonga?
- Kokonga is in the northern Maniototo, Central Otago, on the plain between Ranfurly (south) and Patearoa (north), where the broad tussock basin narrows toward the Kyeburn Valley.
- What is Kokonga like?
- Kokonga is a small farming community on the Maniototo plain, with merino sheep and beef cattle farming in the classic Central Otago tussock landscape, known for cold winters and clear skies.
- What schools are in Kokonga?
- Kokonga School is the local state primary with a small but maintained roll, with Ranfurly College the secondary option around 25 minutes south.
- What is the Maniototo like near Kokonga?
- The Maniototo near Kokonga is wide, flat tussock basin country framed by the Hawkdun Range to the northwest and the Rock and Pillar to the southeast, classic Central Otago high plain.
- How do I get from Ranfurly to Kokonga?
- By car, around 25 minutes north on the Patearoa Road across the Maniototo plain.
- What is the postcode for Kokonga?
- The postcode for Kokonga is 9397.
- What is the population of Kokonga?
- Kokonga has 1,731 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
Explore Kokonga
Things to do(2)
Kokonga Railway Station
Interplanetary Cycle Trail - Saturn
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.
Kokonga Weather
Current conditions: 5.5°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.28 | 10.81 | 1.7 | 11.72 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.38 | 9.95 | 1.65 | 11.59 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.25 | 7.35 | 2.24 | 9.61 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.62 | 5.43 | 1.7 | 7.83 |
| 🍂 May | 10.8 | 2.29 | 1.46 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Jun | 6.91 | 0.68 | 1.27 | 5.39 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.12 | -0.19 | 1.59 | 6.08 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.74 | -0.07 | 1.07 | 8.02 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.14 | 2.4 | 3.06 | 9.02 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.12 | 4.3 | 3.12 | 10.39 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.75 | 6.31 | 1.61 | 11.54 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.8 | 10.24 | 2.97 | 11.63 |
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