- Est. Median Value
- $823K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 79%
- Current Weather
- 8.9°C
- Median Age
- 56 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Opua
Is Opua a good place to live?
Opua is home to roughly 1,248 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Opua scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 79% green space.
Schools: Opua has 3 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 $823K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Opua has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 8.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Opua 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
- Safety50
- Amenities32
- Schools20
- Housing Affordability46
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $823K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $67K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.6%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Opua
Schools in zone for Opua
Children living in Opua have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Bay of Islands College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 499 · decile 1
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Opua. 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 Opua that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Paihia School
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 2 · 4.5 km away
Opua School
Full Primary · roll 90 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
Explore Opua
Things to do(4)
Bay Of Islands Gymnastics Club
Dive Ops
Great Escape Sailing School and Yacht Charter
Opua Cruising Club Inc
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.
Eat & Drink in Opua
Places to eat & drink(5)
Marina Cafe Opua
The Galley Bistro @ Opau Cruising Club
The Old Store Takeaways
Roadrunner Tavern
The George group Limited / TA Marina Cafe
Tradies & Services in Opua
Tradies & services(4)
BOATOX
Morgan Interiors
Richard Tapper Upholstery
Seapower
Shops in Opua
Shops(2)
Hebe Natural Children's Furniture
Super Liquor Opua Paihia
Beauty & Fitness in Opua
Beauty & fitness(4)
Bay Of Islands Gymnastics Club
Dive Ops
Great Escape Sailing School and Yacht Charter
Opua Cruising Club Inc
Professional Services in Opua
Professional services(1)
Marine insurance
Stay in Opua
Places to stay(6)
The Boathouse
Crows Nest Villas
The Sanctuary at Bay of Islands
Opua Motel
Opua BnB Maison de la mer
PineLodge
Opua Weather
Current conditions: 8.9°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.04 | 16.7 | 6.39 | 10.17 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.42 | 15.94 | 4.57 | 10.25 |
| 🍂 Mar | 22.06 | 13.2 | 0.91 | 10.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.28 | 13.77 | 4.39 | 8.16 |
| 🍂 May | 17.45 | 11.41 | 5.34 | 7.84 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.87 | 9.51 | 4.65 | 6.77 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.18 | 8.76 | 3.77 | 7.85 |
| ❄️ Aug | 15.12 | 7.77 | 2.94 | 7.86 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.14 | 9.65 | 3.22 | 9.28 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.02 | 10.86 | 4.22 | 10.19 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.07 | 11.38 | 2.14 | 11.33 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.73 | 14.99 | 3.3 | 10.9 |
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