- Est. Median Value
- $421K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Safety Score
- 90/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 10.0°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~35 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Oamaru North
Is Oamaru North a good place to live?
Oamaru North is home to roughly 5,493 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Oamaru North scores 74 out of 100, with a safety score of 90/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Oamaru North has 8 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 $421K, and weekly rent typically sits around $304.
Lifestyle: Oamaru North has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Oamaru North 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
- Safety90
- Amenities100
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability89
- Green space32
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $421K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Median HH Income
- $61K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.1%
- 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 Oamaru North
Schools in zone for Oamaru North
Children living in Oamaru North have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Pembroke School (Oamaru)
Contributing · roll 234 · decile 3
Oamaru Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 291 · decile 5
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Oamaru North. 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 Oamaru North that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waitaki Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 6 · 1.5 km away
St Kevins College (Oamaru)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 485 · 1.7 km away
Ardgowan School
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 6 · 3.0 km away
Waitaki Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 407 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
Te Pākihi o Maru
Contributing · roll 123 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Oamaru)
Full Primary · roll 140 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Explore Oamaru North
Things to do(12)
North Otago Netball Centre
Milner Park
Orana Park
Victoria Cooper Academy of Dance
Oamaru Jockey Club
Roberts Park
Meadowbank Bowling Club
Oamaru Racecourse
Centennial Park, Oamaru
Galleon Complex
Excelsior petanque
A&P Showgrounds
Parks & green spaces(4)
Milner Park
Orana Park
Roberts Park
Centennial Park, Oamaru
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Oamaru North
Places to eat & drink(16)
Indian & Nepalese Kitchen
Pizza Hut Oamaru
Cafe 469 & Motel
BX Foods
Oamaru McDonalds
Courtyard Restaurant
Jumbo's Burger Bar
Pita Pit Oamaru
Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli
Captain Burns
Northstar Motel Restaurant & Bar
Delectables
Couplands Oamaru
Galleon
Chen's Wok
Phoenix complex
Tradies & Services in Oamaru North
Tradies & services(19)
Anvil Engineers Ltd
Apex Engineering Ltd
Beaurepaires
Bridgestone Tyre Centre
Calect Electrical
COF and WOF
Dee's Carpet and House Cleaning
Doran Brick N Block
ExAxis
Howler Automotive Limited
Inex Interiors
Kiwi Concrete
Millennium Joinery
MORTIMERS GARAGE
North Otago Roofing
Peter Keown Automotives
SJ Details
SouthRoads Oamaru
Whitestone Panel Paint & Coach
Shops in Oamaru North
Shops(14)
Frasers Supermarket
I-Deal Furniture and Appliances
Indian And Nepalese Kitchen
Mean Greens
New World
Numat Group
NumatREC
Oamaru Eyecare
Oamaru Scaffolding Ltd
Revamp Clothing
Rural Meats Homekill Services
Simpsons Flooring Xtra Oamaru
STIHL SHOP Oamaru
Style 358
Beauty & Fitness in Oamaru North
Beauty & fitness(15)
A&P Showgrounds
Bring me Joy
Excelsior petanque
Galleon Complex
Lashed byarnie
Meadowbank Bowling Club
North Otago Netball Centre
Oak Villa Beauty Spa
Oamaru Jockey Club
Oamaru Racecourse
Razors Edge
Sandy Dakers Beauty Therapist
The Nail Skin & Beauty Studio
Tickled Pink Hair Studio
Victoria Cooper Academy of Dance
Professional Services in Oamaru North
Professional services(1)
Stay in Oamaru North
Places to stay(11)
North Star Motel
Colonial Lodge
Asure Ambassador Motor Lodge
469 On Thames Motel & Cafe
Avenue Motel
Oasis on Orwell B&B
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Ambassador Motor Lodge
Colonial Lodge Motel
Oamaru Motor Lodge
North Otago Hotel & Motels
Oamaru North Weather
Current conditions: 10.0°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.08 | 12.72 | 1.25 | 11.46 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.5 | 12.23 | 1.69 | 10.85 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.66 | 9.97 | 2.73 | 9.1 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.96 | 8.34 | 1.94 | 7.87 |
| 🍂 May | 13.1 | 5.5 | 1.19 | 6.49 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.81 | 4.18 | 1.75 | 5.35 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.76 | 3.56 | 2.64 | 6.66 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.32 | 2.77 | 1.08 | 8.02 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.24 | 5.54 | 2.79 | 8.66 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.07 | 6.72 | 3.81 | 10.23 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.7 | 8.73 | 2.21 | 10.83 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.74 | 11.59 | 2.86 | 10.36 |
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