- Est. Median Value
- $1.97M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $650/wk
- Safety Score
- 57/100
- Green Space
- 86%
- Current Weather
- 5.7°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~69 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Okura Bush
Is Okura Bush a good place to live?
Okura Bush is home to roughly 1,395 people across 11.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Okura Bush scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 57/100 and 86% green space.
Schools: Okura Bush has 7 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 $1.97M, and weekly rent typically sits around $650.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Okura Bush 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
- Safety57
- Amenities59
- Schools87
- Housing Affordability19
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.97M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $650/wk
- Median HH Income
- $139K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.7%
- 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 Okura Bush?
- Children living in Okura Bush are in zone for Dairy Flat School, Orewa College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Okura Bush?
- 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 Okura Bush?
- The postcode for Okura Bush is 0794.
- What is the population of Okura Bush?
- Okura Bush has 1,395 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Okura Bush?
- The estimated median property value in Okura Bush is $2M. Median weekly rent is $650/week.
- Where is Okura Bush?
- Okura Bush is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Okura Bush a good place to live?
- Okura Bush scores 56/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Okura Bush
Schools in zone for Okura Bush
Children living in Okura Bush have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dairy Flat School
Contributing · roll 265 · decile 10
Orewa College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 2284 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Okura Bush. 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 Okura Bush that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Whangaparaoa College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1923 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Stanmore Bay School
Contributing · roll 488 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
Whangaparaoa School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 795 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Long Bay School
Contributing · roll 499 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
Long Bay College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1959 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Thursday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Thursday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 13 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Thursday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Thursday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Thursday 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.
Okura Bush Weather
Current conditions: 5.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.6 | 17.29 | 6.56 | 10.04 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.76 | 16.24 | 6.05 | 10.42 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.88 | 13.94 | 2.11 | 10.14 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.52 | 14.4 | 3.1 | 8.58 |
| 🍂 May | 16.93 | 11.73 | 3.85 | 7.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.47 | 10.71 | 3.79 | 7.43 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.42 | 9.15 | 4.5 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.52 | 7.92 | 2.2 | 8.18 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.16 | 10.51 | 3.25 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.43 | 11.52 | 3.38 | 10.23 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.15 | 12.56 | 2.87 | 11.09 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.99 | 15.22 | 3.74 | 11.38 |
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