- Est. Median Value
- $527K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 29%
- Current Weather
- 12.4°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Meadowbank
Meadowbank is a farming locality in the Waitaki district on the northern Otago downs, in the rolling pastoral country between the Waitaki River plain and the Kakanui Range's lower slopes. The locality sits in the broad agricultural landscape of North Otago's interior, where the improved pasture and the merino country alternate with the distance from services that the North Otago back-country has always provided.
The Waitaki district's farming character runs through this country as solidly as anywhere in the South Island: the mixed sheep and beef and cropping farms that the downs support, the cooperative infrastructure of a rural community, and the school runs that define life in agricultural districts where the population is spread across the geography at station spacing rather than suburb density.
The Waitaki River is the district's northern boundary and its irrigation source, and the farming prosperity of the North Otago downs reflects both the climate's reliability and the water infrastructure that supplements it. The Kakanui Range's eastern face supplies the hill-country grazing above the valley floor.
Oamaru is the district's main centre, a drive of varying length depending on which corner of the Meadowbank district a family is located in. Children attend district schools with the secondary run typically to Oamaru or Ranfurly.
Is Meadowbank a good place to live?
Meadowbank is home to roughly 1,056 people across 23.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Meadowbank scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 29% green space.
Schools: Meadowbank 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 $527K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 12.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Meadowbank 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
- Safety91
- Amenities22
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability71
- Green space98
- Community78
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $527K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $61K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.4%
- 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
- Where is Meadowbank (Waitaki district)?
- Meadowbank is in the Waitaki district of North Otago, in the rolling pastoral country between the Waitaki River plain and the Kakanui Range, inland from Oamaru.
- What is Meadowbank like?
- Meadowbank is a farming locality in the North Otago downs, with the mixed sheep, beef and cropping farms typical of the Waitaki district's improved pastoral country.
- What is farming like in the Waitaki district?
- The Waitaki district combines high-country merino runs on the ranges with improved lowland sheep, beef and cropping farms on the downs, underpinned by Waitaki River irrigation infrastructure.
- What schools serve Meadowbank?
- Children from the Meadowbank area attend local district schools, with secondary students typically travelling to Oamaru or other district centres.
- How do I get from Oamaru to Meadowbank?
- By car via the inland roads heading south and west from Oamaru through the North Otago downs toward the Kakanui Range.
- Which schools are in zone for Meadowbank?
- Meadowbank is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
- How do I check my school zone in Meadowbank?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Meadowbank
Schools in zone for Meadowbank
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Meadowbank. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Meadowbank. 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 Meadowbank that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Palmerston School
Contributing · roll 96 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
East Otago High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 198 · decile 6 · 4.8 km away
Meadowbank Weather
Current conditions: 12.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.32 | 10.87 | 1.65 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.39 | 10.53 | 2.42 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.94 | 8.59 | 3.23 | 9.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.2 | 7.21 | 1.98 | 7.37 |
| 🍂 May | 12.38 | 4.59 | 1.66 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.14 | 3.47 | 2.13 | 5.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.59 | 3.18 | 2.64 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.04 | 1.98 | 0.99 | 7.81 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.57 | 4.45 | 2.78 | 8.52 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.55 | 5.39 | 4.61 | 9.61 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.13 | 6.81 | 3.07 | 10.28 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.82 | 9.82 | 4.4 | 9.33 |
Meadowbank Community
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