- Est. Median Value
- $474K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $270/wk
- Safety Score
- 76/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 3.2°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~49 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Mākareao
Is Mākareao a good place to live?
Mākareao is home to roughly 1,458 people across 22.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mākareao scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 76/100 and 6% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $474K, and weekly rent typically sits around $270.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mākareao 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety76
- Amenities22
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space20
- Community33
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $474K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $270/wk
- Median HH Income
- $67K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.7%
- 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
- What is the postcode for Mākareao?
- The postcode for Mākareao is 9483.
- What is the population of Mākareao?
- Mākareao has 1,458 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Mākareao?
- The estimated median property value in Mākareao is $474K. Median weekly rent is $270/week.
- Where is Mākareao?
- Mākareao is in Waitaki, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Mākareao a good place to live?
- Mākareao scores 46/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Mākareao Weather
Current conditions: 3.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.36 | 11.57 | 1.75 | 9.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.41 | 11.23 | 2.83 | 10.28 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.96 | 9.28 | 3.28 | 8.9 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.11 | 7.89 | 2.08 | 7.3 |
| 🍂 May | 13.27 | 5.39 | 1.47 | 6.09 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.92 | 4.29 | 2.26 | 5.17 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.47 | 3.97 | 2.73 | 6.32 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.92 | 2.66 | 1.13 | 7.79 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.64 | 5.15 | 2.9 | 8.46 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.61 | 6.08 | 4.58 | 9.6 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.16 | 7.52 | 3.43 | 10.07 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.92 | 10.56 | 4.54 | 9.24 |
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