- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 6.3°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Mataura Island
Is Mataura Island a good place to live?
Mataura Island is home to roughly 2,313 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mataura Island scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: Mataura Island 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 $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mataura Island 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
- Safety82
- Amenities20
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space25
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $98K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.3%
- 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 Island
Schools in zone for Mataura Island
Children living in Mataura Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Wyndham School
Contributing · roll 131 · decile 6
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Mataura Island. 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.
Mataura Island Weather
Current conditions: 6.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.75 | 10.6 | 3.8 | 10.14 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.59 | 10.22 | 4.23 | 9.61 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.05 | 8.32 | 5.32 | 7.93 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.77 | 7.93 | 3.08 | 6.26 |
| 🍂 May | 11.8 | 5.81 | 3.59 | 4.93 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.04 | 3.56 | 2.97 | 5.57 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.45 | 3.44 | 3.24 | 5.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.35 | 3.48 | 2.59 | 6.55 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.4 | 4.88 | 5.43 | 6.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.4 | 5.73 | 4.3 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.03 | 6.69 | 3.33 | 9.39 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.71 | 9.6 | 5.16 | 9.15 |
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