- Est. Median Value
- $363K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 20%
- Current Weather
- 2.9°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~49 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Mataura
Is Mataura a good place to live?
Mataura is home to roughly 1,650 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mataura scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 20% green space.
Schools: Mataura has 2 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 $363K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Mataura has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mataura 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
- Safety77
- Amenities34
- Schools30
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space66
- Community56
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $363K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $65K/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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mataura
Schools in zone for Mataura
Children living in Mataura have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Mataura that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Mataura School
Contributing · roll 54 · decile 2 · 1.4 km away
Explore Mataura
Things to do(3)
Southtack
Mataura Bowling Club
Tulloch Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Tulloch Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Mataura
Places to eat & drink(2)
Country Cottage Cafe
Falls Hotel
Tradies & Services in Mataura
Tradies & services(1)
Adam Newton Homes Ltd
Shops in Mataura
Shops(5)
Four Square Mataura
Harrington Handmade Jewellery NZ
Mataura Butcher Shop Ltd
Mataura Convenience Store
Nutritional Cleansing NZ
Beauty & Fitness in Mataura
Beauty & fitness(5)
King Fades & Queen Manes
Mataura Bowling Club
Onyx Hair dezign
Southtack
The Little Beauty Room
Professional Services in Mataura
Professional services(2)
HD Accounting Mataura
Ngahere Sawmill
Stay in Mataura
Places to stay(2)
River Retreat
Ellies Villa
Mataura Weather
Current conditions: 2.9°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.98 | 10.52 | 3.42 | 10.15 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.86 | 9.89 | 4.42 | 9.67 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.15 | 8.28 | 4.79 | 8.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.8 | 7.6 | 3.22 | 6.58 |
| 🍂 May | 11.76 | 5.71 | 4.06 | 4.77 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.56 | 3.31 | 3.01 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.25 | 3.18 | 3.95 | 5.4 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.38 | 3.1 | 2.68 | 6.72 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.62 | 4.9 | 5.61 | 7.37 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.62 | 5.48 | 4.36 | 7.92 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.34 | 6.46 | 3.24 | 9.4 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.16 | 9.34 | 4.87 | 9.43 |
Mataura Community
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