- Est. Median Value
- $1.20M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $795/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 27%
- Current Weather
- 5.9°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~48 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Ohariu
Is Ohariu a good place to live?
Ohariu is home to roughly 414 people across 53.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ohariu scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 27% green space.
Schools: Ohariu has 16 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 $1.20M, and weekly rent typically sits around $795.
Lifestyle: Ohariu has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ohariu 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
- Safety77
- Amenities22
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability31
- Green space90
- Community100
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.20M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $795/wk
- Median HH Income
- $187K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +26.6%
- 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 Ohariu?
- Children living in Ohariu are in zone for St Oran's College, Newlands College, Johnsonville School, West Park School, Newlands Intermediate, Raroa Normal Intermediate, Hutt International Boys' School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ohariu?
- 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 Ohariu?
- The postcode for Ohariu is 6037.
- What is the population of Ohariu?
- Ohariu has 414 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Ohariu?
- The estimated median property value in Ohariu is $1.2M. Median weekly rent is $795/week.
- Where is Ohariu?
- Ohariu is in Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Ohariu a good place to live?
- Ohariu scores 59/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ohariu
Schools in zone for Ohariu
Children living in Ohariu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Newlands College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1239 · decile 7
Johnsonville School
Contributing · roll 341 · decile 7
West Park School
Contributing · roll 242 · decile 9
Newlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 520
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 525 · decile 9
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ohariu. 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 Ohariu that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Amesbury School
Contributing · roll 248 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Churton Park School
Contributing · roll 304 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Redwood School (Tawa)
Contributing · roll 299 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
Full Primary · roll 286 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Paparangi School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Tawa School
Full Primary · roll 406 · decile 6 · 4.9 km away
Wellington Hills Christian College
Composite · roll 167 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Hampton Hill School
Contributing · roll 107 · decile 7 · 5.0 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling
- Wednesday
Glass crate and mixed recycling alternate fortnightly on recycling day. Check WCC’s tool to see which stream is out this week.
Rubbish
Council rubbish bags or wheelie bin. Put out every Wednesday.
Glass crate
45L crate for glass bottles and jars. Collected fortnightly on Wednesday.
Mixed recycling
Council recycling bag or bin for paper, cardboard, cans, and plastic. Collected fortnightly on Wednesday, alternating with glass.
Collection data sourced from Wellington City Council. Recycling day from WCC’s public GIS layer (last updated August 2022).
Explore Ohariu
Things to do(4)
Cleveland Stables
Callaghan Equestrian Centre
Greystone Equestrian Park
Rānui Stables Equestrian
Parks & green spaces(1)
Greystone Equestrian Park
Healthcare(1)
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust
Eat & Drink in Ohariu
Places to eat & drink(1)
Saddleback Cafe
Tradies & Services in Ohariu
Tradies & services(1)
The Wheel Magician
Shops in Ohariu
Shops(2)
Feathers & Flora
Steel Shed Systems
Beauty & Fitness in Ohariu
Beauty & fitness(3)
Callaghan Equestrian Centre
Cleveland Stables
Rānui Stables Equestrian
Professional Services in Ohariu
Professional services(2)
Ingrid Saxton Celebrant
Jude Best Celebrant
Stay in Ohariu
Places to stay(1)
Pipinui Point
Ohariu Weather
Current conditions: 5.9°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.11 | 13.66 | 2.29 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.08 | 13.6 | 3.39 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.02 | 11.36 | 2.94 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.99 | 10.37 | 4.57 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 13.75 | 8.5 | 4.32 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.42 | 7.04 | 2.57 | 6.48 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.19 | 6.23 | 3.42 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.78 | 5.81 | 3.99 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.95 | 7.86 | 4.05 | 8.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.02 | 8.49 | 3.86 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.5 | 10.06 | 3.03 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.85 | 12.44 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
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