- Est. Median Value
- $801K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $445/wk
- Safety Score
- 67/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 8.2°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~58 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Matarau
Is Matarau a good place to live?
Matarau is home to roughly 2,103 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Matarau scores 42 out of 100, with a safety score of 67/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: Matarau has 3 schools 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 $801K, and weekly rent typically sits around $445.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Matarau 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
- Safety67
- Amenities10
- Schools61
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space26
- Community67
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $801K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $445/wk
- Median HH Income
- $90K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.6%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Matarau
Schools in zone for Matarau
Children living in Matarau have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Matarau School
Full Primary · roll 277 · decile 8
Te Kamo High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 818 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Matarau. 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 Matarau that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Hurupaki School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Professional Services in Matarau
Professional services(1)
Blue Ash Dog Training and Day Stay
Matarau Weather
Current conditions: 8.2°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.68 | 16.18 | 5.32 | 10.15 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.04 | 15.24 | 5.76 | 10.25 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.35 | 12.76 | 0.89 | 10.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.64 | 13.31 | 3.63 | 8.14 |
| 🍂 May | 16.83 | 10.92 | 3.71 | 7.93 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.32 | 9.12 | 3.8 | 6.81 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.41 | 8.34 | 4.16 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.49 | 7.43 | 2.77 | 8.07 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.43 | 9.56 | 2.74 | 9.06 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.28 | 10.5 | 4.16 | 10.14 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.25 | 11.39 | 2.76 | 10.88 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.43 | 14.69 | 2.83 | 10.83 |
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