- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $260/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 61%
- Current Weather
- 9.7°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
light rain
Living in Motatau
Is Motatau a good place to live?
Motatau is home to roughly 152 people across 81.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Motatau scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 61% green space.
Schools: Motatau 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 $569K, and weekly rent typically sits around $260.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Motatau 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
- Safety38
- Amenities28
- Schools32
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $260/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +15.8%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Motatau?
- Children living in Motatau are in zone for Bay of Islands College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Motatau?
- 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.
- What is the postcode for Motatau?
- The postcode for Motatau is 0281.
- What is the population of Motatau?
- Motatau has 152 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Motatau?
- The estimated median property value in Motatau is $569K. Median weekly rent is $260/week.
- Where is Motatau?
- Motatau is in Far North, Northland, New Zealand.
- Is Motatau a good place to live?
- Motatau scores 40/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Motatau
Schools in zone for Motatau
Children living in Motatau have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Bay of Islands College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 499 · decile 1
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Motatau. 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 Motatau that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Motatau School
Full Primary · roll 61 · decile 1 · 2.9 km away
Motatau Weather
Current conditions: 9.7°C, light rain
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.91 | 15.82 | 5.6 | 10.02 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.19 | 14.8 | 5.03 | 10.24 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.44 | 12.26 | 0.87 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.84 | 12.8 | 4.19 | 7.99 |
| 🍂 May | 16.94 | 10.34 | 4.87 | 7.66 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.45 | 8.45 | 4.37 | 6.7 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.61 | 7.76 | 3.22 | 7.54 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.64 | 6.62 | 2.98 | 7.94 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.69 | 8.79 | 3.3 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.5 | 9.9 | 4.32 | 9.97 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.6 | 10.72 | 2.36 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.65 | 14.27 | 3.2 | 10.48 |
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