- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $584/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 6.8°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Motutara Island
Is Motutara Island a good place to live?
Motutara Island is home to roughly 1,125 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Motutara Island scores 35 out of 100, with a safety score of 63/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Motutara Island has 1 school 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 $1.27M, and weekly rent typically sits around $584.
Lifestyle: Motutara Island has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Motutara 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety63
- Amenities10
- Schools28
- Housing Affordability30
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $584/wk
- Median HH Income
- $134K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -9.9%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Motutara Island?
- Children living in Motutara Island are in zone for Massey High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Motutara Island?
- 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 population of Motutara Island?
- Motutara Island has 1,125 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Motutara Island?
- The estimated median property value in Motutara Island is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $584/week.
- Where is Motutara Island?
- Motutara Island is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Motutara Island a good place to live?
- Motutara Island scores 35/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Motutara Island
Schools in zone for Motutara Island
Children living in Motutara Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Massey High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2140 · decile 3
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Motutara 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 11 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Motutara Island
Things to do(1)
Gannet colony
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Motutara Island Weather
Current conditions: 6.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.31 | 17.35 | 5.71 | 10.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.59 | 16.51 | 5.65 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.86 | 14.84 | 2.83 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.16 | 14.61 | 3.37 | 8.17 |
| 🍂 May | 16.65 | 12.26 | 4.88 | 7.7 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.22 | 11.02 | 3.61 | 7.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.19 | 9.79 | 5.22 | 7.22 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.02 | 9.03 | 3.07 | 8.33 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.54 | 11.27 | 4.51 | 9.21 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.6 | 11.92 | 3.69 | 9.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.66 | 13.28 | 2.96 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.32 | 15.59 | 3.95 | 11.06 |
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