- Est. Median Value
- $1.05M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Safety Score
- 41/100
- Green Space
- 66%
- Current Weather
- 15.7°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~84 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Motuotau Island
Is Motuotau Island a good place to live?
Motuotau Island is home to roughly 3,204 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Motuotau Island scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 41/100 and 66% green space.
Schools: Motuotau Island has 4 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 $1.05M, and weekly rent typically sits around $570.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 15.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Motuotau 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
- Safety41
- Amenities40
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability36
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.05M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Median HH Income
- $102K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.9%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Motuotau Island
Schools in zone for Motuotau Island
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Motuotau Island. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Motuotau 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Motuotau Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Mount Maunganui Primary School
Contributing · roll 403 · decile 9 · 2.1 km away
Omanu School
Contributing · roll 526 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Mount Maunganui College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1797 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 670 · decile 6 · 4.1 km away
Motuotau Island Weather
Current conditions: 15.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.68 | 16.58 | 10.03 | 9.79 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.93 | 15.72 | 7.53 | 10.14 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.97 | 12.67 | 2.66 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.37 | 12.62 | 4.32 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 16.67 | 9.99 | 6.05 | 7.73 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.17 | 9.1 | 7.27 | 7.12 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.31 | 7.06 | 3.5 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.39 | 5.57 | 2.72 | 8.54 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.52 | 9.03 | 3.85 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.8 | 10.19 | 3.91 | 10.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.56 | 11.94 | 3.8 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.45 | 14.92 | 5.57 | 11.04 |
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