- Est. Median Value
- $485K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $186/wk
- Safety Score
- 45/100
- Green Space
- 46%
- Current Weather
- 1.1°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~80 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Matau
Is Matau a good place to live?
Matau is home to roughly 56 people across 103.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Matau scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 45/100 and 46% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $485K, and weekly rent typically sits around $186.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 1.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Matau 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
- Safety45
- Amenities27
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability77
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport21
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $485K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $186/wk
- Median HH Income
- $76K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.3%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the postcode for Matau?
- The postcode for Matau is 4395.
- How much do houses cost in Matau?
- The estimated median property value in Matau is $485K. Median weekly rent is $186/week.
- Where is Matau?
- Matau is in Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand.
- Is Matau a good place to live?
- Matau scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Matau Weather
Current conditions: 1.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.31 | 13.77 | 7.62 | 10.01 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.41 | 12.62 | 4.24 | 10.51 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.27 | 10.11 | 3.58 | 9.83 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.5 | 9.81 | 5.82 | 8.02 |
| 🍂 May | 14.52 | 7.78 | 5.44 | 7.19 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.46 | 6.18 | 2.63 | 7.38 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.19 | 5.12 | 3.04 | 6.85 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.95 | 4.5 | 5.65 | 7.54 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.16 | 6.84 | 5.9 | 9.22 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.33 | 7.84 | 5.41 | 9.57 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.91 | 9.64 | 5.28 | 9.99 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.52 | 12.3 | 5.18 | 10.12 |
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