- Est. Median Value
- $553K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 61%
- Current Weather
- 7.3°C
- Median Age
- 54 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Oaro
Is Oaro a good place to live?
Oaro is home to roughly 2,316 people across 44.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Oaro scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 61% green space.
Schools: Oaro 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 $553K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Oaro 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
- Safety50
- Amenities38
- Schools38
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $553K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $60K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.2%
- 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 Oaro?
- Children living in Oaro are in zone for Kaikōura Primary School, St Joseph's School (Kaikōura). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Oaro?
- 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 Oaro?
- The postcode for Oaro is 7374.
- What is the population of Oaro?
- Oaro has 2,316 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Oaro?
- The estimated median property value in Oaro is $553K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Oaro?
- Oaro is in Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Oaro a good place to live?
- Oaro scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Oaro
Schools in zone for Oaro
Children living in Oaro have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kaikōura Primary School
Contributing · roll 116 · decile 3
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Full Primary · roll 104 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Oaro. 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.
Oaro Weather
Current conditions: 7.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.5 | 11.74 | 1.77 | 11.68 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.28 | 11.52 | 5.07 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.16 | 8.82 | 3.5 | 9.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.38 | 7.55 | 2.46 | 8.15 |
| 🍂 May | 12.97 | 5.24 | 1.62 | 6.4 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.03 | 3.49 | 2.34 | 5.96 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.61 | 2.22 | 3.66 | 6.56 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.13 | 1.7 | 1.85 | 8.21 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.66 | 4.45 | 2.52 | 8.4 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.75 | 5.48 | 3.24 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.76 | 7.73 | 2.95 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.6 | 10.6 | 3.59 | 11.08 |
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