- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $260/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 61%
- Current Weather
- 8.4°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Motatau
Is Motatau a good place to live?
Motatau is home to roughly 1,473 people. 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 8.4°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
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
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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: 8.4°C, scattered clouds
| 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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